SchoolScoresGainsborough Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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10-14 Gainsborough Road, Stratford, London, E15 3AF
020 7476 3533 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newham comparisons use the 32 of its 66 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 34 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 21st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 19th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 83% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 88% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newham. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newham figures pool parents at the Newham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
67% — 9 points below the Newham average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 76% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 85% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 70 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 28 places for other difficulties or disabilities; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.5% | 37.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 12.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 56th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.0% | 72.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 47% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 18.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.6 | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 12% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 66 state primary schools in Newham. Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 32.6% | 13.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Star Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ranelagh Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stratford Manor Primary School and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Curwen Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravenscroft Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Portway Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis School 360 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Marner Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gainsborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Gainsborough Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Gainsborough Primary School?
86% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Gainsborough Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gainsborough Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Gainsborough Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143276.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.