Southern Road Primary School, Plaistow
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Southern Road Primary School excels at teaching reading, writing and mathematics, particularly in the upper years where pupils reach well above average standards. The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where all pupils - especially those learning English as an additional language - feel safe and supported to succeed. Teachers inspire pupils through engaging, imaginative lessons and a rich curriculum that celebrates art, music and cultural diversity.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress in reading, writing and mathematics from Year 3 to Year 6, often reaching well above average standards
- Inspirational teaching in Year 6 that enables pupils to write to a high standard
- Pupils behave well, feel safe, and are courteous and considerate to each other
- Vibrant and rich curriculum with particular strengths in art and music that promote pupils' development
- Effective support for pupils who speak English as an additional language, who achieve as well as classmates by Year 6
Areas for Improvement
- Reception classes not making best use of outdoor learning to develop early reading, writing and mathematics skills
- Not all teachers pitch work at the right level for more-able pupils, particularly in Key Stage 1 mathematics
- Marking does not always explain clearly how pupils can make faster progress or set expectations for presentation standards
- Roles of subject and year group leaders lack clarity, limiting their contribution to raising achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements were reviewed and found to be effective, with appropriate procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, nurture group, Chill and Chat room at lunchtime
Southern Road Primary School is a good school where senior leaders and governors have raised attainment and sustained strengths from the previous inspection. Pupils make good progress, with Year 6 attainment well above average.
At a Glance
47.7%
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 91%. Maths has declined from 98% to 91%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
23.6
Infant (KS1)
27.1
KS2
21
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Plaistow
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Plaistow
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(7)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.78561%
Overall absence
24.5509%
Persistent absence
501
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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