Shaftesbury Primary School
#278 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1703 of 15,697 nationally
About Shaftesbury Primary School
Shaftesbury Primary School is a academy primary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 640 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 278th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 640; capacity filled 101.6%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Shaftesbury Primary School ranks 198th 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%)89%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)22%
- 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%)27.4%
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 Shaftesbury Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 640
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 89%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 22%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Shaftesbury Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Stephen's Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
618 students · 250 m away
Grangewood Independent School
London · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
43 students · 269 m away
Madaniyah Foundation
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
39 students · 307 m away
William Davies Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
215 students · 425 m away
Elmhurst Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
980 students · 588 m away
St Angela's Ursuline School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,311 students · 632 m away
Upton Cross Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
414 students · 702 m away
Sandringham Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
995 students · 726 m away
Cleves Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
469 students · 737 m away
Monega Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
554 students · 745 m away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hacton Primary School
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640 students
Oakington Manor Primary School
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639 students
Lessness Heath Primary School
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638 students
Marian Vian Primary School
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634 students
Tubbenden Primary School
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647 students
Balgowan Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shaftesbury Primary School a good school?
Shaftesbury Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #278 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 Shaftesbury Primary School rank in London?
Shaftesbury Primary School ranks #278 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1703 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shaftesbury Primary School?
Shaftesbury Primary School had 640 students in 2025.
Is Shaftesbury Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shaftesbury Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Shaftesbury Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shaftesbury Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.