Park Primary School, London

Good
Primary
Community school
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:Mr Brian Hughes
Pupils:627 / 680 capacity
LA:Newham
Phone:02085344065
Address:Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue, London, E15 4AE
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1900

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:102736
UKPRN:10076420
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Stratford and Bow
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Park Primary School has created a positive, respectful environment where pupils feel safe and cared for. The school has successfully tackled previous weaknesses in writing, achieving results well above the national average through strong leadership and quality teaching. Parents particularly appreciate the school's culture of respect and care.

Key Strengths

  • Writing standards are now significantly above the national average following focused improvements
  • Pupils are extremely courteous and respectful, with strong working relationships throughout the school
  • Effective safeguarding procedures with well-trained staff who are confident in recognizing and responding to concerns
  • Improved attendance procedures with prompt parent contact and external agency referrals

Areas for Improvement

  • Reading comprehension skills need to be developed, as pupils lack confidence in understanding word meanings within sentences
  • Mathematical challenge is uneven - more able pupils need greater stretch and depth
  • Senior leaders need sharper analysis of attendance patterns for different pupil groups, particularly those with special educational needs
  • Safeguarding record-keeping systems could be better organized for easier access

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective, with regular staff training, well-prepared staff who understand warning signs, and appropriate policies in place, though record organization needs streamlining.

Park Primary School continues to be good. The school has maintained educational quality since its last inspection in 2012, with significant improvements in writing and a strong culture of respect and care.

At a Glance

26.0%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-5ppMaths+5ppWriting+9pp

Reading has declined from 81% to 76%. Maths has improved from 78% to 83%. Writing has improved from 74% to 83%.

Class Sizes

26.2

Avg class size

28.6

Infant (KS1)

27.8

KS2

22

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Maryland Rail Station
797m · 13 min walk
Maryland Station (Entrance)
819m · 13 min walk

Bus Stops

Atherton Leisure Centre (->W)
260m · 4 min walk
Water Lane / University Of East London (Stop MS)
375m · 6 min walk
UEL Stratford Campus (Stop MR)
444m · 7 min walk
Margery Park Road (Stop S)
504m · 8 min walk
Amity Road (Stop R)
533m · 9 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

92%

Near capacity

627 pupils

680 capacity

53 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(105)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.55594%

Overall absence

15.97096%

Persistent absence

551

Enrolments

Authorised4.29579%
Unauthorised1.26015%
Persistent (10%+)15.97096%
Severe (50%+)2.17786%

Absence trend

4.07133%
18/19
4.37589%
20/21
7.05185%
21/22
7.46645%
22/23
5.65234%
23/24
5.55594%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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