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.

112

Total schools

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.