Located in London, Elmhurst Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Elmhurst Primary School currently has around 988 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 27.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 39.2%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 31% , followed by pakistani at 20.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Upton Park Road, London, E7 8JY |
| Website: | www.elmhurstprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084721062 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sukwinder Samra |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145362 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 996 |
| Number of Pupils: | 988 |
| Number of Boys: | 517 |
| Number of Girls: | 471 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.8% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 39.20% | 387 |
| Bangladeshi | 31.00% | 306 |
| Pakistani | 20.50% | 203 |
| Other White | 2.20% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 20 |
| African | 1.20% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 9 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 7 |
| White British | 0.60% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Primary School Upton Park Road , Forest Gate E7 8JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Primary School Upton Park Road , Forest Gate E7 8JY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Infant School Upton Park Road , E7 9PG | - not rated | 109 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Junior School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9QB | - not rated | 203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Infant School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9QB | - not rated | 203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | - not rated | 395 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School 5-7 Stafford Road , Forest Gate E7 8NL | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Leaf School 362 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8BS | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alif Academy 313-319 Katherine Road , Forest Gate E7 8PJ | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.