Plaistow Primary School
#1055 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6782 of 15,697 nationally
About Plaistow Primary School
Plaistow Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 359 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1055th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 359; capacity filled 79.8%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Plaistow Primary School ranks 762nd of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)69%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)33.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Plaistow Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 359
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 69%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Plaistow Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Southern Road Primary School
Plaistow · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
605 students · 124 m away
Lister Community School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,470 students · 142 m away
Upton Cross Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students · 411 m away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
431 students · 581 m away
Selwyn Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 599 m away
Curwen Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
810 students · 660 m away
Portway Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 1–11
513 students · 814 m away
St Bonaventure's RC School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,352 students · 856 m away
Elmhurst Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
980 students · 932 m away
St Stephen's Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
618 students · 948 m away
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Oliver Goldsmith Primary School
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Stanhope Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plaistow Primary School a good school?
Plaistow Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 55.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1055 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Plaistow Primary School rank in London?
Plaistow Primary School ranks #1055 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6782 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Plaistow Primary School?
Plaistow Primary School had 359 students in 2025.
Is Plaistow Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Plaistow Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Plaistow Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Plaistow Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.