Star Primary School, London
Star Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 570th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 81% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Star Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Star Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 85% in Newham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Star Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Star Primary School as their first choice and 116 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Star Primary School are Gainsborough Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); St Helen's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 76% reading, 81% maths); Grange Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and St Luke's Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths).
Star Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Gainsborough Primary SchoolSt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolGrange Primary SchoolSt Luke's Primary School
Who goes there
62.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (32%), Black (22%) and Mixed (11%).
Staffing
Star Primary School had 34 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Star Lane Station, about 160 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Star Lane Station / Star Primary School, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Star Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Star Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Star Primary School are Eastlea Community School (0.2 miles), Rokeby School (0.4 miles), Bow School (0.7 miles) and Harris Science Academy East London (0.7 miles).
Eastlea Community SchoolRokeby SchoolBow SchoolHarris Science Academy East London
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from July 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Star Primary excels at teaching children to read from the moment they start school, with consistent daily phonics practice and books matched to their learning level. The school creates a calm, respectful environment where pupils behave well and support each other kindly. Teachers carefully explain new ideas and check understanding, helping pupils remember what they've learned and feel confident talking about it.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of phonics and early reading with all staff trained consistently
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum with clear connections between subjects to deepen understanding
- Excellent pastoral support and safeguarding culture - bullying is rare and pupils feel safe
- High-quality teaching that explains concepts clearly and checks pupils understand
- Strong support for pupils with SEND with appropriate adaptations to help them access the full curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, teachers' subject-specific expertise is not fully secure, meaning pupils don't achieve as deeply as they could
- Mathematics teaching is occasionally not as effective as it could be to ensure pupils gain deep knowledge
- Some strong practices in curriculum implementation are at an earlier stage of development in certain subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture across the school, well-trained staff who follow procedures consistently, and close work with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, residential trips, museum visits, eco-councillors, digital leaders, Rainbow Club after-school club, holiday projects, space project
Star Primary School continues to be a good school where adults and pupils work well together in a calm, respectful environment. Leaders have high expectations and ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, receive the support they need to learn successfully.
At a Glance
32.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 85% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
25.4
Infant (KS1)
26.1
KS2
19
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Star Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Star Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Star E16At the school · Not yet graded
- Amplified Arts Academy - Canning Town530m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Canning Town570m away · Not yet graded
- SSS Provision St Luke's1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Star Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Star Primary School is in Newham; for families living there:
Apply to Newham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 50
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 44 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
508 pupils
630 places
122 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Newham council
Places available
4,725
Applications
3,960
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
23
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
557
Total Pupils
283
Boys
274
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,947
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,907
Per pupil
£4539k
Total funding
£235k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
21.6%
Persistent absence
482
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Star Primary School
Questions parents ask about Star Primary School
What are SATs results like at Star Primary School?
Of the pupils at Star Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Star Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Star Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Star Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Star Primary School is oversubscribed, Newham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Star Primary School?
Star Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 81% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Star Primary School?
Classes at Star Primary School average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Star Primary School?
Star Primary School has around 557 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Star Primary School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Star Primary School in 2024/25. 21.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Star Primary School?
Apply through Newham's coordinated admissions process, naming Star Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Star Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Star E16 (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Star Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 5 serious and 44 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Newham is 110 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Star Primary School?
Star Primary School is at Star Lane, Canning Town, London, E16 4NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)