Elmhurst Primary School, London

Outstanding
Primary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~344m)Possible (~491m)Unlikely (~638m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Sukwinder Samra
Pupils:980 / 996 capacity
LA:Newham
Phone:02084721062
Address:Upton Park Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8JY
Trust:NEW VISION TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 March 2018

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall

URN:145362
UKPRN:10066620
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Stratford and Bow
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Elmhurst Primary excels in supporting every child to reach the highest standards, regardless of their starting point or background. The school's ambitious curriculum, combined with highly effective teaching and targeted support for pupils with additional needs, ensures all children progress exceptionally well and leave school exceptionally well prepared for the next stage. The school goes above and beyond to ensure disadvantaged pupils have equal access to clubs, trips and leadership roles, building their confidence and aspirations alongside excellent academic outcomes.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve exceptionally well with attainment consistently above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics
  • Ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum with strong focus on phonics, early reading and core skills
  • Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs through 'The Nash Wing' provision and tailored programmes
  • Highly effective teaching with focused professional development for all staff
  • Extensive enrichment opportunities with equitable access for all pupils, including disadvantaged students

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where leaders fulfil their responsibilities and all legal requirements are met, ensuring pupils are safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Music performances, art exhibitions, environmental projects, debating competitions, clubs, leadership roles, mentoring programmes

Elmhurst Primary School is an exceptionally performing primary school where pupils achieve exceptionally well from their starting points, with attainment and progress consistently above national averages across reading, writing and mathematics. The school demonstrates exceptional leadership, inclusion and personal development, creating an environment where all pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive.

At a Glance

31.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

12 responses
Would recommend92%
Child is happy100%
Well taught100%
Good progress92%
Feels safe100%
Well behaved100%
Bullying dealt with33%
Kept informed100%
Handles concerns58%
Wider development92%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
ReadingMaths-1ppWriting+1pp

Reading has remained stable at around 92%. Maths has remained stable at around 95%. Writing has remained stable at around 92%.

Class Sizes

29.1

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

29.9

KS2

34

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Upton Park Underground Station
672m · 11 min walk
Upton Park
686m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Oakdale Road (->N)
288m · 5 min walk
St George's Road (E7) (Stop W)
291m · 5 min walk
Churston Avenue (Stop P)
294m · 5 min walk
Lucas Avenue (Stop L)
297m · 5 min walk
St Antonys Road (Stop K)
314m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

98%

Near capacity

980 pupils

996 capacity

16 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Newham

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

Places available

4,815

Applications

3,919

Got 1st preference

90.9%

Got preferred school

98.3%

Primary admissions across Newham (2025/26)

Inspection History(14)

Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding
Date not published by Ofsted
Outstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.27615%

Overall absence

13.85224%

Persistent absence

758

Enrolments

Authorised3.2631%
Unauthorised2.01305%
Persistent (10%+)13.85224%
Severe (50%+)0.5277%

Absence trend

3.37263%
18/19
3.54439%
20/21
4.67026%
21/22
6.25251%
22/23
5.02422%
23/24
5.27615%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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