Schools across Newham
Local authority · 115 schools across 4 towns
115
68 primary · 18 secondary
62,621
89% capacity used
45
19 outstanding · 26 good
70,600
7,979 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
81.2%
KS2 Maths
82.3%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
5,778 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,365 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
20.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
91
2024/25
Absence trend across Newham schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
58%
Plans Issued
476
Assessment Requests
1,008
Tribunal Cases
12
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
117
Lodged
(2.1%)
88
Heard
4
Successful
(5%)
Primary (infant classes)
104
Lodged
(2.2%)
77
Heard
4
Successful
(5%)
Secondary
164
Lodged
(2.6%)
157
Heard
9
Successful
(6%)
Total
281
Lodged
(2.4%)
245
Heard
13
Successful
(5%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.