Earlham Primary School

In 2024-25, 84% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 60%), and 18% reached the higher standard (England 8%). The expected-standard figure was 75% in 2022-23 and 84% in 2023-24. Absence figures are not available.

What Ofsted found

The latest inspection took place on 6–7 June 2023, under the graded system used before September 2024. The school was judged Outstanding overall and in all five areas, an improvement on its previous grade of Good.

The report says pupils "thrive at this safe and happy school" and describes behaviour as "exceptional". It highlights a carefully sequenced curriculum, close attention to phonics from the early years, and a strong focus on oracy. Pupils with SEND are said to "achieve exceptionally well". The report also notes trips linked to the curriculum, such as London Zoo and Westminster Abbey, and pupil roles including the Kindness Crew and language ambassadors.

As an Outstanding report, it does not set formal areas for improvement. At the time, the school was led by an acting headteacher. The school's website now lists two co-headteachers and says the school's trust has merged with another, becoming Compass Eko Trust.

How it compares nearby

St Antony's Catholic Primary School (0.5 mi) recorded 97% at the KS2 expected standard, higher than Earlham's 84%. Others nearby were lower: St Francis' Catholic Primary School (0.5 mi) at 77%, Park Primary School (0.4 mi, Ofsted Good) at 72%, St James' CofE Junior School (0.1 mi) at 67% and Maryland Primary School (0.4 mi, Ofsted Good) at 64%. Odessa Infant School (0.2 mi) has no KS2 results.

Given how many pupils at Earlham are learning English as an additional language, its results stand out locally, though single-year figures should be read with care.

Who it may suit

The school's website describes a focus on wellbeing, with daily check-ins and staff trained through a trauma-informed schools programme. These are the school's own claims.

It may suit families who value an inclusive school with high expectations, and children who are new to English. Because it is over capacity, check Newham's admissions arrangements, which the website says the council manages for Reception to Year 6. There is no catchment data, so use the council's admissions booklet.

May suit: Families in Forest Gate looking for a high-achieving, inclusive primary with a strong emphasis on oracy, wellbeing and enrichment.

Drafted with the help of AI tools from our research notes and the sources above, then checked and edited by EduNavigate Research Team before publishing.