Park Primary School, London
Park 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 May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 614th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% 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 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
Park Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Park 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 were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 78% in maths).
Getting a place at Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 86 families put Park Primary School as their first choice and 236 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Park Primary School are Earlham Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 93% maths); West Ham Church Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 63% reading, 55% maths); St Antony's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 97% reading, 97% maths); and St James' CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 81% maths).
Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Earlham Primary SchoolWest Ham Church Primary SchoolSt Antony's Catholic Primary SchoolSt James' CofE Primary School
Who goes there
50.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (46%), White British (16%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 63 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 29 (4.6%) 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
Park Primary School had 39 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 railway station is Maryland Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Atherton Leisure Centre (->w), 260 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Park Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Park Primary School are Sarah Bonnell School (0.3 miles), Stratford School Academy (0.4 miles), St Bonaventure's RC School (0.5 miles) and Oasis School 21 (0.5 miles).
Sarah Bonnell SchoolStratford School AcademySt Bonaventure's RC SchoolOasis School 21
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); 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Park Primary School creates a genuinely happy, inclusive environment where children feel safe and valued. Teachers are skilled at teaching reading and supporting pupils who join the school with no English, while the school offers wonderful enrichment opportunities like musical theatre auditions and visits to museums and places of worship. Staff are considerate and well-supported, and parents are overwhelmingly positive about the education and wider family support their children receive.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and respect for diversity with virtually no bullying
- Highly effective teaching of reading with strong phonics expertise across staff
- Excellent pastoral support including school social worker and Year 6 mentoring
- Ambitious and broad curriculum with strong commitment to inclusion for pupils joining mid-year
- Multiple enrichment opportunities including musical theatre scholarships and external organisation support
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics outcomes need improvement - pupils' 2022 key stage 2 results were not strong and some pupils struggled to catch up after COVID-19
- Further training needed for staff on best practice for supporting pupils with SEND
- Outdoor provision in early years not as well established as indoor classroom resources
- Recent curriculum refinements in some subjects still work in progress - not yet embedded across all areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular staff training, strong vigilance culture, timely support for pupils and families, and suitable vetting procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor construction, roller skating, art, musical production, museum visits, places of worship visits, poet's retreat, mental health and resilience sessions, charity fundraising activities
Park Primary School is a very happy school with leaders dedicated to serving pupils and families in the local community, achieving a Good overall effectiveness rating. Pupils' behaviour and personal development are outstanding, with a kind and caring atmosphere where bullying is virtually unheard of.
At a Glance
25.0%
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 declined from 81% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
23
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Park Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Park Primary School.
- Tuition4You320m away · Not yet graded
- Impact Academies & Camps at Stratford540m away · Not yet graded
- Premier@WestHam580m away · Not yet graded
- Global Switch Professionals Childcare Centre700m away · Not yet graded
- Globe Youth Limited700m away · Not yet graded
- THRIVE Tuition700m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Park Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Park 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
- 86
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 86 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 71 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
590 pupils
630 places
40 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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
14.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
627
Total Pupils
335
Boys
292
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
39
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,088
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,507
Per pupil
£4241k
Total funding
£217k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
16.0%
Persistent absence
551
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 Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Park 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 Park Primary School?
Park Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Park Primary School?
Classes at Park Primary School average 26.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Park Primary School?
Park Primary School has around 627 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Park Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Park Primary School in 2024/25. 16% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Park Primary School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Park 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 Park Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Park Primary School: Tuition4You (320m away, registered, not yet graded), Impact Academies & Camps at Stratford (540m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier@WestHam (580m 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 Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 86 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 71 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Park Primary School?
Park Primary School is at Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue, London, E15 4AE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)