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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 472
Number of Pupils: 338
Number of Boys: 158
Number of Girls: 180

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Bangladeshi25.70%87
Other Black15.40%52
African11.80%40
Other White11.20%38
Pakistani7.10%24
Other (any other ethnic group)6.50%22
Indian5.60%19
Caribbean5.00%17
Other Mixed4.10%14
White British3.80%13
Other Asian0.90%3
Chinese0.90%3
Irish0.60%2
White and Asian0.60%2
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-1.0)
Writing: Average (0.6)
Maths: Average (-1.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
49%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
73%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre
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4out of 4 1,156 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
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Childrens House Nursery School
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Kay Rowe Nursery School
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4out of 4 2,818 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carpenters Primary School
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- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
School 360
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3out of 4 644 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
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3out of 4 1,113 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
West Ham Church Primary School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Science Academy East London
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East London Science School
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Sarah Bonnell School
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3out of 4 1,344 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Sarah Bonnell School
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- not rated 1,344 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Mulberry UTC
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16 plus

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
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- not rated 464 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
East London Arts & Music
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- not rated 1,505 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Newham Sixth Form College
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- not rated 3,246 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

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
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- 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

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
UK Community College
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- 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
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- not rated 610 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Stratford College London
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.