Keir Hardie Primary School

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

13 Robertson Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1FZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Keir Hardie Primary School is a primary school in Newham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 12th of 62 primary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 2 May 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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 March 2024

Pupils learn exceptionally well at this school. All pupils are well nurtured and cared for by dedicated staff. Pupils behave very well at all times. Pupils are happy and safe here. They can all name five trusted adults they can go to if they have any concerns. Staff enable pupils to be inspired by the school's 'MAGIC' habits. This includes encouraging pupils to be highly motivated, independent and to communicate effectively. School leaders have the highest aspirations for what pupils can achieve. This is true for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is a culture that aims for excellence across the curriculum and beyond. Pupils achieve highly at this school. Leaders work carefully to promote an inclusive and welcoming environment. For instance, they promote the importance of equality and celebrate diversity. Teachers encourage pupils to feel responsible for the world around them and to be active citizens. In school, pupils relish being digital leaders, prefects and sports leaders. Governors are highly ambitious and committed to the success of the school. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the support their children receive at the school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths85%

85%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 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 score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

437 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals41.2%

41.2%, 14.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language60.4%

60.4%, 38.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.9%

14.9%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.6%

4.6%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Keir Hardie Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ravenscroft Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding88% met the expected standard
Hallsville Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding86% met the expected standard
Rosetta Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding91% met the expected standard
St Luke's Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Kaizen Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding83% 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
Ms Violet Otieno
Address
13 Robertson Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1FZ
Local authority
Newham
URN
102725

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.