Selwyn Primary School is a primary school in London, 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.
Selwyn Primary School currently has around 462 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 38.0% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 21 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with bangladeshi pupils forming the largest group at around 37.2%. indian pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by pakistani at 13.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Selwyn Road, London, E13 0ES |
| Website: | https://selwyn.ncltrust.net |
| Telephone: | 02084716173 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Helen Mawer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142726 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 462 |
| Number of Boys: | 235 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.9% | 8.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 37.20% | 172 |
| Indian | 16.70% | 77 |
| Pakistani | 13.90% | 64 |
| Other White | 7.40% | 34 |
| African | 7.40% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.50% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 5 |
| White British | 0.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 1,055 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 | 1,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Primary School Selwyn Road , E13 0ES | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Infant School Cecil Road , E13 0LX | - not rated | 34 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cecil Road , E13 0LX | - not rated | 34 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Junior School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9QB | - not rated | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Infant School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9QB | - not rated | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | - not rated | 512 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | - not rated | 598 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,947 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 | 2,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,379 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 | 2,455 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 692 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught Special School Kirton Road , E13 9BT | - not rated | 836 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.