North Beckton Primary School
London, E6 5XG · Newham · primary school
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44th of 62 primary schools in Newham we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 1,563 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Beckton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computing, Run Club, Choir, Mindfulness, and Cooking Clubs. Sports include Cricket, Rounders, Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Girls Active. Trips include Fairplay House, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Girls Active programme?
What Ofsted said about North Beckton Primary School
Overview
North Beckton Primary School is described as a place where staff know every pupil well and maintain high expectations for achievement. The report highlights that pupils enjoy coming to school, behave well, and are proud to contribute to school life, with early years provision judged as outstanding.
Strengths
- The school has an "ambitious curriculum" that helps pupils build knowledge and skills over time, with teachers providing clear explanations and extra help where needed.
- Children "learn to love reading from the moment they start school," supported by a clear approach to phonics and daily story time.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through well-chosen adaptations, such as visual aids in physical education.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and staff feel well supported with manageable workloads.
- Older pupils take responsibility for younger ones, helping them play fairly and follow rules.
Areas to improve
- Subject-specific vocabulary in Years 1 to 6 is not consistently identified and taught, affecting how precisely pupils can articulate their understanding.
- In a small number of subjects, the school lacks a clear picture of pupils’ prior knowledge, meaning teaching does not always build consistently on what pupils already know.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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