Drew Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Drew Primary School currently has around 404 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.8% boys and 52.2% girls. Around 44.3% 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 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.6%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 25.5%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by other white at 11.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Wythes Road, London, E16 2DP
Website: www.drew.newham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02074761727
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Newham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Dulcie Sharp
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143883

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 426
Number of Pupils: 404
Number of Boys: 193
Number of Girls: 211

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African25.50%103
Bangladeshi17.30%70
Other White11.90%48
White British9.40%38
Other Mixed7.90%32
Other (any other ethnic group)5.00%20
Other Black4.70%19
Other Asian4.70%19
Indian2.50%10
White and Asian2.20%9
Caribbean2.20%9
Pakistani2.00%8
White and Black African1.70%7
White and Black Caribbean1.70%7
Unclassified0.70%3
Chinese0.50%2
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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: Below Average (-1.8)
Writing: Average (-1.5)
Maths: Average (-1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
107.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cyril Henry Nursery School
57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP
- not rated 1,600 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pound Park Nursery School
Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF
4out of 4 1,956 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Sophia Road , E16 3PB
3out of 4 2,101 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Woolwich Common Nursery School
Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ
- not rated 2,903 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Nursery School
Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET
- not rated 3,015 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Drew Primary School
Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Drew Primary School
Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Calverton Primary School
King George Avenue , E16 3ET
- not rated 1,098 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Windrush Charlton Primary School
775 Woolwich Road , SE7 8FE
- not rated 1,351 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Storey Primary School
Woodman Street , E16 2LS
- not rated 1,405 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royal Greenwich Trust School
765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ
3out of 4 1,262 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Royal Greenwich Utc
765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ
- not rated 1,262 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Royal Docks Academy
Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS
3out of 4 1,358 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Royal Docks Academy
Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS
- not rated 1,358 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Kingsford Community School
Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG
3out of 4 1,501 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newham Sixth Form College
Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG
- not rated 2,685 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre
95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ
- not rated 2,822 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW
3out of 4 1,753 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elizabeth Fry School
Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ
- not rated 1,313 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Directions
The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS
3out of 4 1,336 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holborn College
Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN
- not rated 1,364 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of East London
4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD
- not rated 1,449 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Regent School
Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX
- not rated 1,511 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.