Sandringham Primary School
London, E7 8ED · Newham · primary school
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24th 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 2,220 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandringham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and participate in diverse activities including Girls Yoga, Rock and roll, Horse Riding, and Cricket. Sports offerings cover Football, Fencing, and Swimming, while arts include Ceramics, Sculpture, and Textiles. Trips visit the Tate Modern, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Henry Moore Foundation.
Getting in
The published school roll is 995 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,012. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Sandringham Primary School
Overview
Sandringham Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a "happy and thriving place to be" where pupils are "exceedingly proud." The institution maintains exceptionally high standards in education, behaviour, and leadership, with a curriculum that is "highly ambitious" and consistently exceeds national expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," with pupils routinely attempting work "more complex than might be expected for their stage in education," such as writing text-based algorithms in computing.
- Teachers are "experts in the subjects they teach" who "know how to get the very best from their pupils," effectively checking understanding and correcting misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve the highest possible outcomes" through high-quality support from staff with specific expertise.
- The school fosters a "calm and orderly" environment where behaviour is "exceptionally good," and pupils are "polite and welcoming."
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders making significant efforts to "reduce their workload," resulting in staff who are "extremely positive about working at the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders are "working hard to encourage regular attendance and to return attendance rates to pre-pandemic levels," engaging with families to identify barriers to attending school.
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 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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