Elmhurst Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Newham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Elmhurst Primary School.

London, E78JY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

83

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 88.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
81.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
6 October 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Upton Park Road
Forest Gate
London, E78JY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145362
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Upton Park Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8JY
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEW VISION TRUST
Capacity
996 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
989
Free School Meals
26.8% (265 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
88.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
21.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
88.0 (+29.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
21.0 (+13.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 109.0
2023 111.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
37 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
110
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
989 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Little seeds, big dreams"

Manners and politeness Equality and diversity (5Cs and equalities charter) Debating and oracy

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Elmhurst Primary School. We are a large outstanding primary school in Newham. We care passionately about our children’s education and go the extra mile to help every child reach their full potential. This is reflected in our high SATs exam results year on year.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After school clubs

Sports

Specialist sport provision

Facilities

Climbing structures OPAL playground development

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics focus and high attainment in reading and writing Maths Reading and Writing Debating and oracy Shakespeare performances Residentials to European cities for art Specialist sport and music provision

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care for Years 1 to 6 run by Empower Youth; breakfast is available starting at 7:45am in the Sarkaria Wing (breakfast costs £1.50 per day, free for Pupils Premium). Wraparound care costs £15 per day (discounts for siblings and for multi-day bookings; discounts available if paying through tax-free childcare). You can book for a whole term or single days, with advance booking. An hour-long option until 4:30pm is also available. Activities include baking, football, sports, model making, games, arts and crafts; a dedicated Art Teacher visits on Tuesdays, coding club on Wednesdays, and homework support on Fridays. More information about enrolment available from Empower Youth.

SEND Provision

Breakfast Club starts at 7:45am with breakfast available; breakfast club costs £1.50 per day (free for Pupils Premium). Wraparound Care is offered after school hours with a separate fee structure (£15 per day; discounts for siblings; can pay via tax-free childcare). A light meal is provided as part of the wraparound provision.

Admissions Criteria

Elmhurst is an academy and is its own admission authority but has adopted the London Borough of Newham’s admission arrangements and processes. All applications for this school must be made through London Borough of Newham’s Pupil Services. There are set timelines for Reception and Year 7 admissions and guidance is provided for in-year admissions; the school references the Pan London eAdmissions portal and the Newham School Finder tool.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £1.50 per day (free for Pupils Premium). Wraparound Care: £15 per day (discounts for siblings and for tax-free childcare; 1-hour sessions until 4:30pm available).

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