Plaistow Primary School, London
Plaistow 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 April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 654th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Plaistow Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Plaistow Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% 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 (77% in reading, 82% in maths).
Getting a place at Plaistow Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Plaistow Primary School as their first choice and 183 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 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 Plaistow Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Plaistow Primary School are Southern Road Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); Upton Cross Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 86% maths); St Edward's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 89% maths); and Selwyn Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 88% maths).
Plaistow Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Southern Road Primary SchoolUpton Cross Primary SchoolSt Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolSelwyn Primary School
Who goes there
62.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (52%), Black (15%) and Mixed (10%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Upton Park Underground Station, about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Plaistow 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, Plaistow Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Plaistow Primary School are Lister Community School (under 0.1 miles), St Bonaventure's RC School (0.5 miles), Stratford School Academy (0.7 miles) and Cumberland Community School (0.8 miles).
Lister Community SchoolSt Bonaventure's RC SchoolStratford School AcademyCumberland 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; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
31.5%
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 77% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
25.4
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Plaistow Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Plaistow Primary School.
- Empower Youth Limited940m away · Not yet graded
- Galaxy Tuition970m away · Not yet graded
- Merit Tutors Plaistow990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Plaistow Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Plaistow 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
- 92
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 92 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 82 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 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
Your chances of a place at Plaistow Primary School
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- Applications, first choices and offers at Plaistow Primary School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
322 pupils
420 places
98 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
60
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
359
Total Pupils
173
Boys
186
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,120
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,273
Per pupil
£2648k
Total funding
£144k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
11.7%
Persistent absence
309
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 Plaistow Primary School
What are SATs results like at Plaistow Primary School?
Of the pupils at Plaistow Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Plaistow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Plaistow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Plaistow Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Plaistow 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 Plaistow Primary School?
Plaistow Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Plaistow Primary School?
Classes at Plaistow Primary School average 23.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Plaistow Primary School?
Plaistow Primary School has around 359 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Plaistow Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Plaistow Primary School in 2024/25. 11.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Plaistow Primary School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Plaistow 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 Plaistow Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Plaistow Primary School: Empower Youth Limited (940m away, registered, not yet graded), Galaxy Tuition (970m away, registered, not yet graded) and Merit Tutors Plaistow (990m 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 Plaistow Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 92 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 82 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 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 Plaistow Primary School?
Plaistow Primary School is at Junction Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9DQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)