William Davies Primary School
London, E7 8NL · Newham · primary school
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61st 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 — 4.8/10 against 1,620 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Davies Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 available for pupils interested in the arts?
What Ofsted said about William Davies Primary School
Overview
William Davies Primary School is described as a "small, friendly school" where pupils are "happy" and "feel safe." The report highlights a "high-quality personal development programme" and "highly inclusive practices" that effectively support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as disadvantaged pupils. While overall attendance remains below the national average, it is improving due to targeted leadership actions.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "strong standard" of inclusion, ensuring pupils’ individual needs are "identified early" and met through "adaptations to the curriculum" and external agency support.
- Pupils demonstrate a "secure understanding of fundamental British values" and possess "detailed and age-appropriate knowledge of healthy relationships," including consent.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and balanced," with a sharp focus on early reading, writing, and mathematics, resulting in pupils being "well prepared to move to Year 7."
- Staff receive "effective training" and are "highly positive about working at the school," appreciating the consideration given to their workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers in selecting activities and resources that "match the aims of the curriculum" to ensure pupils "understand and retain important knowledge consistently well."
- Leaders must continue to improve overall attendance and "reduce persistent absence," including establishing positive attendance habits from the start of the early years.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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