Roman Road 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
Roman Road Primary School has maintained consistently high attainment across reading, writing and mathematics while building a calm, focused learning environment. The leadership team and staff work together as a strong team with a clear vision for helping every child succeed. Parents are very positive about the care their children receive, and pupils feel safe and supported at school.
Key Strengths
- High attainment in reading, writing and mathematics at both key stages
- Strong leadership team with clear vision and excellent staff team spirit
- Effective safeguarding with swift action on concerns and excellent communication
- Well-designed curriculum with good progress in science and RE
- Early years provision with above average achievement of good level of development
Areas for Improvement
- Reading progress needs to improve to match the high attainment in writing and mathematics
- Attendance remains below average, particularly for girls and pupils with SEN or disabilities
- Need for more rigorous analysis of attendance data to target improvements more effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. The school has a dedicated safeguarding team, clear communication lines, rigorous follow-up of referrals, up-to-date staff training, and secure pre-recruitment checks.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons on several instruments, educational visits linked to curriculum topics, weekly attendance reward trips, attendance raffle with bicycle prize
Roman Road Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership maintaining educational quality since its last inspection in 2013. The headteacher and his team are ambitious for pupils and ensure they are well prepared for their next stage of education.
At a Glance
32.3%
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 remained stable at around 94%. Maths has remained stable at around 96%. Writing has remained stable at around 94%.
Class Sizes
19.9
Avg class size
16.4
Infant (KS1)
22.5
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
310 pupils
630 capacity
320 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
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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(106)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.78341%
Overall absence
16.44295%
Persistent absence
298
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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