Keir Hardie Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.

Keir Hardie Primary School currently has around 451 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 54.1% girls. Around 41.1% 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 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 20.4%. african pupils make up about 16.9% , followed by other white at 14.2%

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.

School Information

Address: 13 Robertson Road, London, E16 1FZ
Website: www.keirhardie.newham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02074761284
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Newham
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Violet Otieno
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 102725

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 06/03/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 451
Number of Boys: 207
Number of Girls: 244

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Bangladeshi20.40%92
African16.90%76
Other White14.20%64
White British7.10%32
Other (any other ethnic group)5.80%26
Caribbean4.90%22
Indian4.90%22
Other Mixed4.70%21
White and Black Caribbean4.70%21
Other Black4.40%20
Pakistani4.20%19
White and Black African2.90%13
Unclassified1.80%8
White and Asian1.30%6
Other Asian1.30%6
Chinese0.70%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: Above Average (1.7)
Writing: Average (-1.0)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
73%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
106.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
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 4 596 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Nursery School
Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET
- not rated 601 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 2,456 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School
Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ
- not rated 2,852 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Stephen's Nursery School
Whitfield Road , E6 1AS
4out of 4 2,891 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Keir Hardie Primary School
13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ
4out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Keir Hardie Infant School
Edwin Street , E16 1PZ
- not rated 100 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ravenscroft Infant School
Carson Road , E16 4BD
- not rated 489 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ravenscroft Primary School
Carson Road , E16 4BD
- not rated 489 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ravenscroft Primary School
Carson Road , E16 4BD
- not rated 489 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rokeby School
Barking Road , E16 4DD
- not rated 436 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Rokeby School
Barking Road , E16 4DD
- not rated 436 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Trinity School
Barking Road , E16 4DD
- not rated 446 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Eastlea Community School
Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP
- not rated 1,111 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Woodside Community School
Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX
- not rated 1,134 yd Community school Not Applicable 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 1,002 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
East London Arts & Music
Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA
- not rated 2,419 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
New City College
Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF
- not rated 2,961 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF
- not rated 3,016 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Academy of Excellence
Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ
- not rated 3,195 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
School 21
Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ
- not rated 2,924 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Learningsure College
90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU
- not rated 380 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Promised Land Academy
St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR
- not rated 864 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Regent School
Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX
- not rated 1,141 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Faraday School
Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH
- not rated 1,314 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Jasper City School
90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU
- not rated 1,330 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.