Park Primary School
London, E15 4AE · Newham · primary school
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39th 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 — 8.6/10 against 2,671 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 17.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Fantastical Stories, Gardening, Handwriting, Calligraphy, Chess, and Imagination and Exploration clubs. Sports options include Basketball, Football, Multisports, and KS1 multi-sports, while arts and music groups cover Guitar, Mindfulness Art, and Creative Construction. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 627 pupils against a stated capacity of 680. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Park Primary School
Overview
Park Primary School is described as a “very happy school” where leaders are “dedicated to serving the pupils and their families.” The inspection found that pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary” and they “value and respect diversity,” contributing to a “kind and caring ambience.” Leaders have developed an “ambitious, broad and rich curriculum” with a strong commitment to inclusion, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” behaviour, with bullying being “virtually unheard of.”
- Staff provide “bespoke support” for pupils with little or no English knowledge, helping them learn quickly.
- Teaching of reading is a high priority, with staff having the skills to teach phonics effectively so pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- There are “multiple enrichment opportunities,” including musical theatre scholarships and plentiful clubs.
- Pastoral support is “excellent,” featuring a school social worker and adult mentors for Year 6 pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must embed a strong curriculum across a small number of subjects where refinement is “still a work in progress” so pupils can “achieve their full potential.”
- Staff require further training to sharpen their knowledge of “very best practice” for supporting neurodivergent pupils.
- The approach to using resources in the outdoor provision is “not as well established” as in early years classrooms.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting a “strong culture of vigilance and reporting” and that pupils receive “timely support for safeguarding and welfare needs.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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