Star Primary School

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

Star Lane, Canning Town, London, E16 4NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Star Primary School is a primary school in Newham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 50th of 62 primary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 July 2013, report published 9 September 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 October 2022

Adults and pupils work well together to ensure that pupils' welfare and learning are well promoted. The school is a calm and respectful place and pupils learn happily. They conduct themselves well in lessons and during playtimes. Pupils are kind and encouraging towards each other. They are proud of their school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils. They ensure that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have the help that they need to learn successfully in their different subjects. Pupils work hard, try their best and achieve well. Bullying is rare. Pupils are safe in school and are confident that staff are there to support them if they need it. Staff are quick to sort out any incidents of poor behaviour, and they do so fairly. They provide high-quality pastoral support for pupils. Pupils have trusted adults that they can talk to if they have any worries. Pupils enjoy taking on extra responsibilities, such as being eco-councillors, digital leaders and helping younger pupils. They are taught the importance of exercise and healthy eating. Pupils enjoy taking part in the many sporting and cultural activities that staff organise for them, such as choir, residential trips and visits to museums.

What the school should improve

  • In a few subjects, some teachers' subject-specific expertise is not fully secure. As a result, pupils' knowledge and understanding is occasionally not as deep as it could be. Leaders should ensure that staff have the expertise to implement fully all aspects of curriculum thinking and planning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

86 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below 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 score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

557 pupils on roll, with places for 710

Eligible for free school meals32.1%

32.1%, 5.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language62.1%

62.1%, 40.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.1%

11.1%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Star Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Gainsborough Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding67% met the expected standard
St Helen's Catholic Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding68% met the expected standard
Grange Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
St Luke's Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Keir Hardie Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding85% 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 Lisle Von Buchenroder
Address
Star Lane, Canning Town, London, E16 4NH
Local authority
Newham
URN
102746

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.