Park Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
627 pupils
680 capacity
53 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Newham
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.55594%
Overall absence
15.97096%
Persistent absence
551
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Park Primary School
East London Independent School
Sarah Bonnell School
Azhar Academy Girls School
Stratford School Academy
St Bonaventure's RC School
Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School
Oasis School 21
St Angela's Ursuline School
John F Kennedy Special School
Forest Gate Community School
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