Selwyn Primary School, London

In its own words: "At the heart of our school is our vision for our children, their families and our broader community. This vision is based on our belief that the purpose of primary education is to allow children to learn and grow in a calm, safe, happy, stimulating environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Selwyn Primary School, an Outstanding-rated primary school in Newham, where every child is encouraged to thrive and achieve their very best. At Selwyn, we provide a happy, vibrant, and inclusive learning environment for children aged 2-11 years."

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Selwyn Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 85% in Newham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Selwyn Primary School as their first choice and 131 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Selwyn Primary School are Upton Cross Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 86% maths); Portway Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 76% maths); St Antony's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, 97% reading, 97% maths); and Elmhurst Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 95% maths).

Selwyn Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Selwyn Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Newham Community Learning, an academy trust.

45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Selwyn Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (87%).

40.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 81.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (72%), Black (8%) and Mixed (7%).

Selwyn Primary School has a resourced provision for hearing impairment: 27 places, 21 pupils on roll.

Selwyn Primary School had 25 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Plaistow, about 680 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crescent Road (E13), 140 metres away.

In 2024/25, Selwyn Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Selwyn Primary School are St Bonaventure's RC School (0.2 miles), Lister Community School (0.3 miles), Stratford School Academy (0.3 miles) and St Angela's Ursuline School (0.5 miles).