Southern Road Primary School
Plaistow, E13 9JH · Newham · primary school
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34th 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 — 9.3/10 against 1,292 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| 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.
Southern Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% 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 (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Escape Room, Chess, Board Games, Singing, STEM, and Get Fit clubs, as well as Dodgeball, Football, and Skating clubs. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
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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 STEM Club? How does the breakfast club operate for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Southern Road Primary School
Overview
Southern Road Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly, happy and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a culture where pupils "relish their learning."
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "broad and interesting curriculum" with carefully chosen key knowledge in many subjects, such as mathematics and computing.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are well trained in phonics, ensuring pupils "learn to read with confidence and develop fluency well."
- Pupils with SEND are "well supported to access the curriculum," with teachers making effective adjustments and providing extra help for those with complex needs.
- The school offers extensive opportunities for pupils to develop talents through clubs, competitions, and roles of responsibility, such as "class ambassador" or "digital leader."
- Behaviour is excellent, with a "calm and orderly" atmosphere and "very little low-level disruption in lessons."
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum is "not as ambitious," and leaders have not chosen key knowledge carefully enough.
- Pupils struggle to recall important learning in these subjects, making it difficult to grasp complex ideas later; the school must ensure a "coherent curriculum intent" for all foundation subjects.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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.
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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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