Curwen Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Atlas Road, London, E13 0AGOpen in maps

Curwen Primary School is a primary school in Newham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 9th of 62 primary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 22 November 2023

Every morning, pupils arrive at school with smiles on their faces and are greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. All staff have high expectations of pupils, who understand how to meet and exceed them. Pupils are passionate about their learning. They are extremely happy and safe here. Pupils have an excellent understanding of what it means to be a good friend. They demonstrate positive working relationships with staff across the school, who support and motivate them. In lessons, behaviour is impressive. This is also the case around the school and in the playground. Staff go above and beyond to know all pupils and their families incredibly well. Parents and carers speak very highly about the school. They are grateful for the work staff do both for their children and the community. The school successfully develops pupils into successful and healthy individuals as part of the 'SHINE' principles. School visits are meticulously planned. Staff ensure that every pupil has an annual visit to the theatre, a place of worship and an opportunity to travel outside London, such as a visit to the seaside.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

108 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths26%

26%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

810 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals43.3%

43.3%, 16.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language68.3%

68.3%, 46.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.7%

7.7%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Curwen Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Portway Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding76% met the expected standard
Grange Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Southern Road Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
Plaistow Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
St Helen's Catholic Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding68% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE TAPSCOTT LEARNING TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Paul Harris
Phone
02084720290
Website
curwen.newham.sch.uk
Address
Atlas Road, London, E13 0AG
Local authority
Newham
URN
144142

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.