Located in London, Carpenters Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Carpenters Primary School currently has around 338 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.7% boys and 53.3% girls. Around 41.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 25.7%. other black pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by african at 11.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Friendship Way, London, E15 2JQ |
| Website: | www.carpenters.newham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085344759 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Diane Barrick |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102712 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 338 |
| Number of Boys: | 158 |
| Number of Girls: | 180 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.6% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 25.70% | 87 |
| Other Black | 15.40% | 52 |
| African | 11.80% | 40 |
| Other White | 11.20% | 38 |
| Pakistani | 7.10% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.50% | 22 |
| Indian | 5.60% | 19 |
| Caribbean | 5.00% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 14 |
| White British | 3.80% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Primary School Friendship Way , Stratford E15 2JQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 5 Sugar House Lane , E15 2QS | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery Richardson Road , E15 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Ham Church Primary School Portway , Stratford E15 3QG | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , E15 4LP | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,643 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 183 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 464 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 776 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Community College Broadway Chambers , 2 Broadway E15 4QS | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | - not rated | 610 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford College London 43 WEST HAM LANE , LONDON E15 4PH | - not rated | 828 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 955 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.