St Winefride's RC Primary School
London, E12 6HB · Newham · primary school
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31st 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,414 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Winefride's RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, Mini Vinnies, Computer club, reading club, and Brilliant Club. Sports include football, fencing, archery, and tennis. Arts and music options cover art/craft, choir, recorder, Rocksteady Music, and the Commonwealth Youth Choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 Rocksteady Music club?
What Ofsted said about St Winefride's RC Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, appreciating the "caring and supportive environment" where they feel safe and included. Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that helps pupils build depth of knowledge, particularly in reading and geography. The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils actively engaging in community support and cultural activities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and attendance is a "real strength," supported by immediate leader intervention when attendance falls.
- Reading is prioritised from the Nursery, with staff using well-matched texts and swift interventions to build "confidence, accuracy and fluency."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "swiftly identified" and receive support closely matched to their needs.
- The curriculum encourages a wide variety of interests, including mindfulness, choir performances, and visits to places of worship.
- Staff feel their workload is considered and their voices heard, while governors provide "effective challenge and support."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects and early years, tasks and activities "do not consistently match the ambition of the planned curriculum," leaving pupils’ knowledge less secure.
- The school must ensure activities provided "consistently reflect the intended ambition of the planned curriculum" so pupils are better prepared for complex content.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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