Grange Primary School, London
Grange Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 558th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 26 Oct 2026
Grange Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Grange Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 85% in Newham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Grange Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Grange Primary School as their first choice and 60 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 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 Grange Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Grange Primary School are St Helen's Catholic Primary School (0.1 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 81% maths); Curwen Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 91% maths); Ravenscroft Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 89% maths); and Gainsborough Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).
Grange Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolCurwen Primary SchoolRavenscroft Primary SchoolGainsborough Primary School
Who goes there
34.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 62.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (47%), Black (22%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 32 pupils (17.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) 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.
Staffing
Grange Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Plaistow Underground Station, about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Suffolk Road (E13) (->e), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Grange Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Grange Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Grange Primary School are Eastlea Community School (0.3 miles), Rokeby School (0.4 miles) and Lister Community School (0.7 miles).
Eastlea Community SchoolRokeby SchoolLister Community School
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be taught to love reading by highly trained staff, with phonics matched to their level. They will learn in a calm, safe environment where behaviour is excellent and bullying is rare. The school provides personalised support for children with additional needs and helps all pupils become responsible, respectful citizens.
Key Strengths
- Excellent focus on reading with well-trained staff teaching phonics consistently and pupils reading books matched to their learning level
- Strong behaviour systems and safe, stimulating learning spaces where pupils feel trusted and respected
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, working closely with parents and outside agencies to adapt learning
- Well-structured curriculum that prepares pupils well for the next stage of education
- Pupils develop good mathematical recall through regular practice and revisiting of calculations
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, activities do not clearly align with the knowledge and skills leaders intend pupils to develop, limiting their ability to apply learning
- Leaders have not identified key vocabulary across all subjects, making it difficult for pupils to explain their knowledge accurately
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a strong culture across the school - leaders understand local risks, teach online and offline safety, work well with outside agencies, and staff receive regular training.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, art club, games club, multi-skills activities, school council, sports ambassadors
Grange Primary School is a good primary school where pupils enjoy learning in a safe, respectful environment with calm and orderly behaviour. Leaders have high expectations and provide a well-structured curriculum with a strong focus on reading.
At a Glance
34.4%
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 67% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
20.8
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Grange Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Grange Primary School.
- Merit Tutors Plaistow640m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Star E16760m away · Not yet graded
- Amplified Arts Academy - Canning Town840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Grange Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Grange 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
- 67
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 67 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 57 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
13 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
163 pupils
210 places
47 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
32
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
18.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
180
Total Pupils
104
Boys
76
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,813
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,533
Per pupil
£1639k
Total funding
£79k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
26.1%
Persistent absence
176
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
Grange Primary School
Questions parents ask about Grange Primary School
What are SATs results like at Grange Primary School?
Of the pupils at Grange Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Grange Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grange Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022.
What is the catchment area for Grange Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Grange 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 Grange Primary School?
Grange Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Grange Primary School?
Classes at Grange Primary School average 20 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Grange Primary School?
Grange Primary School has around 180 pupils on roll. 34% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Grange Primary School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at Grange Primary School in 2024/25. 26.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Grange Primary School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Grange 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 Grange Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Grange Primary School: Merit Tutors Plaistow (640m away, registered, not yet graded), Junior Adventures Group @ Star E16 (760m away, registered, not yet graded) and Amplified Arts Academy - Canning Town (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Grange Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 67 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 57 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 13 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 Grange Primary School?
Grange Primary School is at Suffolk Road, Plaistow, London, E13 0HE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)