Maryland Primary School
Gurney Road, London, E15 1SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Maryland Primary School is a primary school in Newham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 53rd of 62 primary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 February 2023
A strong sense of community exists at Maryland School. Pupils are incredibly kind and respectful towards one another. They understand what is special about their school and work hard to demonstrate the school's values of resilience, teamwork and respect. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners. Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and when moving around the school. This is because staff have high expectations of them. Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. Pupils are not worried about bullying because it rarely happens, and if it does, staff act quickly so it stops. Warm relationships between pupils and staff permeate the school. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried. They know they will be listened to, and as a result feel happy and safe. Leaders provide many opportunities for pupils to take on positions of responsibility. For example, pupils known as 'eggsperts' take care of the chickens that live on site in 'Cluckingham Palace'. Pupils are responsible for feeding the chickens and take pride in selling their eggs. Leaders provide a range of clubs, including choir, fencing, karate and 'Maryland movers'. These activities support pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, pupils with SEND do not have access to the strategies agreed on their EHC plans. This is because leaders do not consistently check that resources and methods are in place. Teachers and leaders need to ensure that the strategies for pupils with EHC plans are enacted in lessons so that pupils with SEND make progress against their individual targets and across the curriculum.
- Sometimes, in the early years, adults do not model language effectively, which means they do not extend children's vocabulary or sentence structure. When this happens, children miss out on opportunities to hear and practise new language. Leaders need to ensure that teachers and teaching assistants receive relevant training and that children acquire the language they need for future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
403 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Maryland Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Colegrave Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Downsell Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% 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 Lorna Jackson
- Phone
- 02085348135
- Address
- Gurney Road, London, E15 1SL
- Local authority
- Newham
- URN
- 102730
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.