Scott Wilkie Primary School
London, E16 3HD · Newham · primary school
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10th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 793 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scott Wilkie Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 26.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in August 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a glee club and play futsal, netball, basketball, football, padel, OAA, dodgeball, and badminton. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Scott Wilkie Primary School
Overview
Scott Wilkie Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “happy and safe” and “look out for each other.” Leaders have designed a “very ambitious curriculum” that is “effectively sequenced” to help pupils build knowledge cumulatively from early years onwards. The school fosters a “diverse and inclusive” community where staff maintain “exceptionally high expectations” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and broad,” with key knowledge “effectively sequenced” to allow cumulative learning, such as in mathematics and physical education.
- Staff provide “high-quality subject-specific training” and “check pupils’ understanding carefully,” ensuring errors are “routinely identified and corrected.”
- Reading is prioritised through precise phonics instruction, with books “carefully matched to the sounds that pupils are learning” to ensure fluent decoding.
- Pupils with SEND are “swiftly identified” and receive “appropriately personalised support,” remaining “fully included in the life of the school.”
- Behaviour is “exceptionally well” managed through clear expectations and planned playtimes, while pupils engage in enriching activities like visits to museums and the ‘scholars’ programme.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and “swift action” taken to ensure pupils and families receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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