Ranelagh Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
39.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 95% to 81%. Maths has remained stable at around 86%. Writing has declined from 88% to 77%.
Class Sizes
21.1
Avg class size
23.4
Infant (KS1)
21.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
263 pupils
432 capacity
169 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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.61115%
Overall absence
16.14173%
Persistent absence
254
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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