Essex Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Sheridan Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6QXOpen in maps

Essex Primary School is a primary school in Newham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 20th of 62 primary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 March 2019, report published 8 May 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Pupils flourish at this welcoming and aspirational school. They know they are kept safe and can name a member of staff they would talk to if they had any concerns. Pupils trust that their worries will be dealt with swiftly and appropriately. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum. They are very enthusiastic about their learning and produce work of excellent quality across the curriculum. By the time they leave the school, pupils achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They listen carefully, are highly motivated and show respect and kindness towards adults and each other. Pupils are confident when sharing their ideas with their peers and can build on each other's learning and explanations. They understand the importance of education and can link what they are learning to future careers and opportunities in the wider world. The school provides pupils with a wide range of carefully considered enrichment opportunities. Pupils enjoy visits to galleries, museums, and other places of interest. Pupils also appreciate the free after school clubs, such as dance, football, and yoga.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

111 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

807 pupils on roll, with places for 880

Eligible for free school meals34.3%

34.3%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language95.3%

95.3%, 73.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.8%

10.8%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.1%

5.1%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Essex Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Winefride's RC Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good82% met the expected standard
Kensington Primary School0.3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard59% met the expected standard
Avenue Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Sir John Heron Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
Salisbury Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Cecilia Mojzes
Phone
02084720322
Website
essex.newham.sch.uk
Address
Sheridan Road, Manor Park, London, E12 6QX
Local authority
Newham
URN
102763

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.