Located in London, Ellen Wilkinson 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.

Ellen Wilkinson Primary School currently has around 445 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 30.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.3%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 34.8%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 14.4%

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: Tollgate Road, London, E6 5UP
Website: www.ellenwilkinson.newham.sch.uk
Telephone: 02075119414
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Newham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Janice Owen-Amadasun
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102759

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 08/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 490
Number of Pupils: 445
Number of Boys: 223
Number of Girls: 222

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White34.80%155
Bangladeshi14.40%64
African9.00%40
White British7.40%33
Pakistani7.00%31
Other (any other ethnic group)4.70%21
Other Mixed4.00%18
Indian3.80%17
Unclassified2.90%13
Other Asian2.50%11
White and Black Caribbean2.20%10
Other Black2.20%10
Chinese1.60%7
White and Black African1.30%6
Caribbean1.30%6
White and Asian0.70%3
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: Average (1.1)
Writing: Average (1.6)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
77%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
73%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
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
Edith Kerrison Nursery School
Sophia Road , E16 3PB
3out of 4 1,318 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Oliver Thomas Nursery School
Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU
4out of 4 2,078 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Nursery School
Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET
- not rated 2,473 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's Nursery School
Whitfield Road , E6 1AS
4out of 4 2,689 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Cyril Henry Nursery School
57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP
- not rated 3,107 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School
Tollgate Road , Beckton E6 5UP
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Hoskins Close , E16 3HD
- not rated 616 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Scott Wilkie Primary School
Hoskins Close , E16 3HD
4out of 4 616 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Calverton Primary School
King George Avenue , E16 3ET
- not rated 653 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Roman Road Primary School
Roman Road , E6 3SQ
3out of 4 713 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsford Community School
Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG
3out of 4 772 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brampton Manor Academy
Roman Road , E6 3SQ
4out of 4 837 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brampton Manor School
Roman Road , E6 3SQ
- not rated 837 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cumberland Community School
Oban Close , E13 8SJ
3out of 4 1,006 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Royal Docks Academy
Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS
3out of 4 1,006 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Langdon School
Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS
- not rated 2,661 yd Community school Yes 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 1,374 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newham College of Further Education
East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER
- not rated 2,044 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB
- not rated 2,212 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Langdon Academy
Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS
3out of 4 2,661 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW
3out of 4 3,236 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beckton Special School
Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ
- not rated 535 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Jasper City School
90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU
- not rated 585 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Fry School
Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ
- not rated 908 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Regent School
Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX
- not rated 1,048 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children
New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB
- not rated 1,551 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.