Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Newham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 112 schools across Newham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Newham has 112 primary & secondary schools, of which 37 (33%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 64 rated Good — 90% of primary & secondary schools in Newham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Kay Rowe Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Newham follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

112
Total schools
37
Outstanding
33%
Outstanding rate
76.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Kay Rowe Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. St Stephen's Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Oliver Thomas Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. John F Kennedy Special School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Elmhurst Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
9. Tollgate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
10. Rosetta Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
11. St Stephen's Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
12. Shaftesbury Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
13. Vicarage Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
14. Hallsville Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
15. Keir Hardie Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
16. Scott Wilkie Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
17. Cleves Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
18. Earlham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
19. New City Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
20. Kaizen Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Newham?
There are 112 primary & secondary schools in Newham, of which 37 (33%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Newham?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Newham is Kay Rowe Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Newham?
Primary and secondary school applications in Newham are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Newham council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Newham?
33% of primary & secondary schools in Newham are rated Outstanding and 57% are rated Good. 83% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.