Essex Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Newham, London (E12 6QX). It has 887 pupils and a capacity of 880.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Essex Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils at Essex Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 12% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 81%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (32.5%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 95% speak English as an additional language. Newham is one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.