Shaftesbury Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Shaftesbury Primary School excels at helping all children achieve their best, especially those facing challenges such as poverty or language difficulties. Teachers use excellent subject knowledge to explain ideas clearly and give children lots of practice until they truly understand. The school celebrates diversity, teaches children to be kind and respectful, and works closely with families to help every child succeed.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well across all subjects with attainment and progress consistently significantly above national averages
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make rapid progress and catch up quickly
- Exceptional early years provision that gives children a strong foundation for reading, writing and communication
- Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and teaching expertise, with clear expectations about what pupils should know
- Strong inclusive practices with well-established approaches to identifying and removing barriers to success
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates are currently below the national average, although the school is making rapid improvements through effective targeted support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Shaftesbury Primary School is an exceptional school where pupils develop deep foundational knowledge and achieve consistently significantly above national averages. The school provides a highly ambitious curriculum and exceptional teaching that transforms outcomes for all pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
27.4%
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 improved from 88% to 94%. Maths has remained stable at around 91%. Writing has improved from 85% to 93%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
22
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
640 pupils
630 capacity
10 places over capacity
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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.19352%
Overall absence
22.63158%
Persistent absence
570
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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