Ellen Wilkinson Primary School, London
Ellen Wilkinson 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 March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 570th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School in detail
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At EWPS we believe that every child has the potential to succeed. Our highly effective staff team are dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment where children can develop a sense of independence, responsibility and self-confidence to enable them to reach their full potential."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Ellen Wilkinson 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 73% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 69 families put Ellen Wilkinson Primary School as their first choice and 151 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ellen Wilkinson Primary School are Scott Wilkie Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 88% maths); Calverton Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 83% maths); Roman Road Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 96% maths); and North Beckton Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Ellen Wilkinson Primary School.
Scott Wilkie Primary SchoolCalverton Primary SchoolRoman Road Primary SchoolNorth Beckton Primary School
Who goes there
58.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (28%), Black (13%) and Mixed (8%).
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Royal Albert DLR Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dove Approach, 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 660 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, Ellen Wilkinson Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ellen Wilkinson Primary School are Kingsford Community School (0.4 miles), Brampton Manor Academy (0.5 miles), Cumberland Community School (0.6 miles) and Royal Docks Academy (0.6 miles).
Kingsford Community SchoolBrampton Manor AcademyCumberland Community SchoolRoyal Docks Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ellen Wilkinson is a caring school where children thrive and enjoy learning. Teachers inspire a love of reading through daily story time, and the school provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs. The school offers a rich range of activities beyond academics, from sports and music to educational trips, helping every child develop as a well-rounded individual.
Key Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and are eager to learn, particularly in mathematics and English
- Leaders prioritize reading with daily story time, and pupils learn to read with confidence
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs through adapted resources and teaching assistant help
- Calm, orderly school environment with consistent use of rewards and sanctions
- Wide range of after-school activities including sports, music, and arts
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, expectations for what pupils should learn and by when are not clearly defined, making it harder for teachers to check learning and address misconceptions
- Reading books do not always match pupils' phonics knowledge level, slowing their progress in reading accuracy and fluency
- Approaches for identifying and correcting pupil errors are less consistent in subjects other than English and mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a well-trained safeguarding team, regular staff training, strong working relationships with outside agencies, and proper pre-employment checks for all staff.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, dance, guitar, archery, fencing, junior governing body, educational trips (e.g., Cutty Sark)
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School is a good school where pupils feel part of a caring community and enjoy learning. Leaders have high expectations and ensure pupils are taught a broad range of subjects from early years through Year 6.
At a Glance
31.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 73% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 79% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
16
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
Autumn/Winter Updates
17 Sep 2026
Summer Updates
11 Jun 2026
Spring Updates
26 Feb 2026
Autumn/Winter Updates
19 Sep 2025
Spring / Summer Updates
30 Apr 2025
Winter Updates
7 Jan 2025
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ellen Wilkinson Primary School.
- Ellen Wilkinson Extended SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Set the vibe ASC580m away · Not yet graded
- Young Adventurers720m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ellen Wilkinson Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ellen Wilkinson 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
- 57
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 46 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
403 pupils
420 places
17 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
93
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
24.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
448
Total Pupils
229
Boys
219
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,909
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,519
Per pupil
£2924k
Total funding
£179k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
15.7%
Persistent absence
362
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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Ellen Wilkinson Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ellen Wilkinson 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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
Classes at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School has around 448 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Ellen Wilkinson Primary School in 2024/25. 15.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Ellen Wilkinson 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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Ellen Wilkinson Extended School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 46 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Ellen Wilkinson Primary School?
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School is at Tollgate Road, Beckton, London, E6 5UP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)