Best Primary Schools in Newham 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 67 schools across Newham. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Newham has 67 primary schools, of which 25 (37%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 42 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Newham are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Elmhurst Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 20 schools in Newham. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

67
Total schools
25
Outstanding
37%
Outstanding rate
76.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Elmhurst Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥈 Tollgate Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 Rosetta Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. St Stephen's Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. Shaftesbury Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
6. Vicarage Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
7. Hallsville Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
8. Keir Hardie Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
9. Scott Wilkie Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
10. Cleves Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
11. Earlham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
12. New City Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
13. Kaizen Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
14. Monega Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
15. Curwen Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
16. Essex Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
17. Colegrave Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
18. Roman Road Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
19. Sandringham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
20. Portway Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Newham?
There are 67 primary schools in Newham, of which 25 (37%) 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 Elmhurst Primary 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?
37% of primary schools in Newham are rated Outstanding and 63% 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.