Carpenters Primary School, London
Carpenters Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 791st-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 26 Oct 2026
Carpenters Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Carpenters Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 85% in Newham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (70% in reading, 72% in maths).
Getting a place at Carpenters Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Carpenters Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Carpenters Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Carpenters Primary School are Oasis School 360 (0.4 miles, Good); Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 91% maths); West Ham Church Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 55% maths); and Old Palace Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 82% maths).
Carpenters Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Oasis School 360Stratford Manor Primary School & NurseryWest Ham Church Primary SchoolOld Palace Primary School
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Carpenters Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).
Who goes there
42.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 69% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (40%), Black (31%) and other ethnic groups (7%).
In 2026, 58 pupils (19%) received SEN support and 25 (8.2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Stratford High Street DLR Station, about 370 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Carpenters Primary School, 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Carpenters Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Carpenters Primary School are Bobby Moore Academy (0.3 miles), Oasis School 21 (0.4 miles), Harris Science Academy East London (0.7 miles) and Sarah Bonnell School (0.8 miles).
Bobby Moore AcademyOasis School 21Harris Science Academy East LondonSarah Bonnell School
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Carpenters Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. The school has a real commitment to reading, with expert phonics teaching and quick identification of children who need extra help. Beyond academics, the school offers wonderful enrichment opportunities including garden learning, clubs, and trips, helping children develop confidence and a genuine love of school.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics teaching and early identification of pupils needing extra support
- Ambitious curriculum with clear subject-specific knowledge and sequencing that helps pupils build learning over time
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with calm classrooms and pupils understanding school expectations
- Well-led provision for pupils with SEND with early identification and support from families
- Rich enrichment programme including clubs, trips, garden learning and meaningful pupil responsibilities
Areas for Improvement
- In some recently reviewed subjects, teaching does not always align closely with the intended curriculum sequence, causing pupils to struggle with recalling prior knowledge
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND are sometimes inconsistent in quality, meaning some pupils do not learn the curriculum as effectively as they could
- Curriculum delivery in foundation subjects needs continued strengthening to ensure consistent progress across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, library roles, school council, garden and pond exploration, breakfast club
Carpenters Primary School is a good primary school where pupils are valued and well cared for, with warm relationships between staff and pupils and a curriculum that reflects the rich mix of languages and heritage in the school community.
At a Glance
42.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
31 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 70% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
19.5
Infant (KS1)
23.9
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Carpenters Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Carpenters Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Carpenters E15At the school · Not yet graded
- Carpenters & Docklands Centre260m away · Not yet graded
- Premier @360630m away · Not yet graded
- premier@21670m away · Not yet graded
- The Tuition Spot670m away · Not yet graded
- LSL - Stratford670m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Carpenters Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Carpenters Primary School is in Newham; for families living there:
Apply to Newham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 126
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 17
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 126 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 17 serious and 107 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Carpenters Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
304 pupils
420 places
116 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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
58
SEN Support
25
EHC Plans
27.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
306
Total Pupils
138
Boys
168
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£73,160
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,612
Per pupil
£2535k
Total funding
£180k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
17.5%
Persistent absence
303
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Carpenters Primary School
What are SATs results like at Carpenters Primary School?
Of the pupils at Carpenters Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Carpenters Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carpenters Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Carpenters Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Carpenters 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 Carpenters Primary School?
Carpenters Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Carpenters Primary School?
Classes at Carpenters Primary School average 22.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Carpenters Primary School?
Carpenters Primary School has around 306 pupils on roll. 43% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Carpenters Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Carpenters Primary School in 2024/25. 17.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Carpenters Primary School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Carpenters 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 Carpenters Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Carpenters E15 (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Carpenters Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 126 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 17 serious and 107 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Carpenters Primary School?
Carpenters Primary School is at Friendship Way, Stratford, London, E15 2JQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)