Ranelagh Primary School, London
Ranelagh Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, part of The Tapscott Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 465th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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
Ranelagh Primary School in detail
Ranelagh Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Every individual will achieve their full potential. That learning will be rich in meaningful and memorable experiences preparing them to become life-long learners, able to adapt positively to the challenges of the future."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Ranelagh Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 85% in Newham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 95% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Ranelagh Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Ranelagh Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 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 Ranelagh Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ranelagh Primary School are Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery (0.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 91% maths); West Ham Church Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 63% reading, 55% maths); Portway Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 76% maths); and Gainsborough Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).
Ranelagh Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Stratford Manor Primary School & NurseryWest Ham Church Primary SchoolPortway Primary SchoolGainsborough Primary School
The trust
Ranelagh Primary School is one of 4 schools run by The Tapscott Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ranelagh Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 43% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (43%).
Who goes there
37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 69.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), Black (22%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 28 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 51 (19.4%) 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 autism.
Ranelagh Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Ranelagh Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest DLR station is Abbey Road DLR Station, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mitre Road, 230 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Ranelagh Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ranelagh Primary School are Oasis School 21 (0.5 miles), Eastlea Community School (0.6 miles), Harris Science Academy East London (0.8 miles) and Sarah Bonnell School (0.9 miles).
Oasis School 21Eastlea Community SchoolHarris Science Academy East LondonSarah Bonnell School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Ranelagh excels at creating an inclusive environment where all children thrive, particularly those with additional needs. The school combines strong teaching with a real passion for reading and character development, using the '5 Rs' values to build confident, resilient learners. Pupils enjoy school, behave exceptionally well, and benefit from enrichment activities like performance, debate and cooking that develop their independence and friendship skills.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and positive attitudes to learning throughout the school
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with strong subject knowledge from teachers
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND - inclusive environment where every pupil is welcomed and well educated
- Strong focus on nurturing a love of reading through daily opportunities and parent engagement
- High expectations for attendance with effective systems supporting families
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' checks on pupil learning do not consistently identify misconceptions, leading to gaps in knowledge
- Some aspects of the PSHE (personal, social and health education) curriculum have not been fully implemented
- Pupils have limited knowledge of some aspects of personal, social and health education
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear policies and a positive culture around child protection.
Extracurricular Activities
Performance opportunities, debate, cooking, fruit monitors, math buddies, inclusion ambassadors, library visits, reading mornings with parents and carers, outdoor reading hut
Ranelagh is a highly inclusive and welcoming primary school where pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum and attend regularly. The school provides a range of enrichment activities that support pupils' character development and achievement.
At a Glance
37.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 95% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.9
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
22.3
KS2
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Ranelagh Primary School
A Cuppa, cakes and kindness for MacMillan ☕🍰🍪
29 Sep 2026
Year 5 get Inspired at The Courtauld Gallery 🖼️
29 Sep 2026
Year 5 Kick Off with Monster Kickabout! ⚽🏆
29 Sep 2026
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7 Jul 2026
A Brilliant Science Adventure!˚⋆🔬🧪🥽⋆˚
7 Jul 2026
Year 3 Steps Back in Time at the British Museum🏛️🏺
7 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ranelagh Primary School.
- Premier@WestHam660m away · Not yet graded
- premier@21870m away · Not yet graded
- Asad Academy Limited School 21870m away · Not yet graded
- LSL - Stratford870m away · Not yet graded
- The Tuition Spot870m away · Not yet graded
- Stratford College London Limited980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ranelagh Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ranelagh 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
- 57
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 47 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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
62%
Available places
266 pupils
432 places
166 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
51
EHC Plans
30.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Ranelagh Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
263
Total Pupils
157
Boys
106
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
15.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£75,427
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,970
Per pupil
£2205k
Total funding
£158k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence
254
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 Ranelagh Primary School
What are SATs results like at Ranelagh Primary School?
Of the pupils at Ranelagh Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Ranelagh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ranelagh Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ranelagh Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Ranelagh 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 Ranelagh Primary School?
Ranelagh Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 432 places.
How big are the classes at Ranelagh Primary School?
Classes at Ranelagh Primary School average 21.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ranelagh Primary School?
Ranelagh Primary School has around 263 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Ranelagh Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Ranelagh Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 21 places, 21 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Ranelagh Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Ranelagh Primary School in 2024/25. 16.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ranelagh Primary School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Ranelagh 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 Ranelagh Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Ranelagh Primary School: Premier@WestHam (660m away, registered, not yet graded), premier@21 (870m away, registered, not yet graded) and Asad Academy Limited School 21 (870m 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 Ranelagh Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 47 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Ranelagh Primary School?
Ranelagh Primary School is at Corporation Street, Stratford, London, E15 3DN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)