Calverton Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
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Calverton Primary School, London
Calverton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 483rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 33% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Capacity
- 33% full
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Calverton Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Calverton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 85% in Newham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 78% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Calverton Primary School
Across Newham, 91% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
Admissions history and your chances at Calverton Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Calverton Primary School are Scott Wilkie Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 88% maths); Ellen Wilkinson Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); St Joachim's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 83% maths); and Drew Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 94% maths).
Calverton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Scott Wilkie Primary SchoolEllen Wilkinson Primary SchoolSt Joachim's Catholic Primary SchoolDrew Primary School
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Calverton Primary School (as of September 2025): 81% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (81%).
Who goes there
51.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 41.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (23%), White British (22%) and Asian (15%).
In 2026, 33 pupils (23.7%) received SEN support and 19 (13.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs. The school has resourced provision for pupils with particular needs.
Staffing
Calverton Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Royal Albert DLR Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jasper Road (->w), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Calverton Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 599 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Newham (1080).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Calverton Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Calverton Primary has transformed into an outstanding school with a relentless focus on both academic excellence and personal development. Teachers have expert subject knowledge and use proven strategies to help every child, including those with additional needs, to flourish. Pupils are exceptionally well-behaved, kind, and confident, taking great pride in their learning and in supporting each other.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, expertly redesigned curriculum with pupils achieving above average results in national outcomes
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, including the specialist Treehouse provision with highly personalised curriculums
- Expert teaching with strong subject knowledge, clear presentation, and effective strategies to check understanding
- Sharp focus on early reading with phonics delivered effectively and swift intervention for pupils falling behind
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning, with kindness central to school culture
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Boxing, sewing, cheerleading, school council, eco-warriors, well-being ambassadors, trips, external speakers, fundraising activities
Calverton Primary School has made rapid and sustainable improvements across all areas, achieving outstanding grades in quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school has a relentless focus on academic rigour and personal development, with pupils achieving extremely well.
At a Glance
51.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.4
Avg class size
15.3
Infant (KS1)
16.0
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Calverton Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Calverton Primary School.
- Young Adventurers340m away · Not yet graded
- Ellen Wilkinson Extended School590m away · Not yet graded
- Asension Play Holiday Play School950m away · Not yet graded
- Set the vibe ASC990m away · Not yet graded
- Drew Primary - Premier Education990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Calverton Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Calverton Primary School is in Newham; for families living there:
Apply to Newham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Calverton Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
33%
Available places
207 pupils
630 places
423 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Newham council
Places available
4,725
Applications
3,960
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
37.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
139
Total Pupils
85
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
10.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,163
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,773
Per pupil
£2081k
Total funding
£155k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
23.5%
Persistent absence
217
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Calverton Primary School
What are SATs results like at Calverton Primary School?
Of the pupils at Calverton Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Calverton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Calverton Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Calverton Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Calverton Primary School is oversubscribed, Newham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Calverton Primary School?
Calverton Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 33% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Calverton Primary School?
Classes at Calverton Primary School average 15.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Calverton Primary School?
Calverton Primary School has around 139 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Calverton Primary School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Calverton Primary School in 2024/25. 23.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Calverton Primary School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Calverton Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Calverton Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Calverton Primary School: Young Adventurers (340m away, registered, not yet graded), Ellen Wilkinson Extended School (590m away, registered, not yet graded) and Asension Play Holiday Play School (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Calverton Primary School?
Calverton Primary School is at King George Avenue, London, E16 3ET.