Newham
102 state-funded schools with 61,183 pupils on roll, in the London region. Every school’s page has its published figures against Newham and England.
- Primary
- 66
- Secondary
- 17
- All-through
- 4
- Special
- 3
- Alternative provision
- 3
- Nursery
- 7
- 16 to 19
- 2
- Academies
- 48
- Maintained
- 43
- Free schools
- 11
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Newham against England
Published figures for the authority’s schools, set against the same kind of school across England.
All state-funded schools
Overall absence
2024/256.5%
- England
- 6.8%
0.3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 2018/19 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 2020/21 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021/22 | 6.6% | 7.6% |
| 2022/23 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| 2023/24 | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| 2024/25 | 6.5% | 6.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2519.6%
- England
- 18.1%
1.5 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 10.1% | 11.2% |
| 2018/19 | 10.7% | 10.9% |
| 2020/21 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021/22 | 20.4% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 24.4% | 21.2% |
| 2023/24 | 19.8% | 20.0% |
| 2024/25 | 19.6% | 18.1% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/252.2%
- England
- 2.4%
0.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| 2018/19 | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| 2020/21 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| 2021/22 | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| 2022/23 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| 2023/24 | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| 2024/25 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/253.96
- England
- 10.88
6.92 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.41 | 5.08 |
| 2018/19 | 3.44 | 5.36 |
| 2019/20 | 2.30 | 3.76 |
| 2020/21 | 2.34 | 4.25 |
| 2021/22 | 3.05 | 6.91 |
| 2022/23 | 3.91 | 9.33 |
| 2023/24 | 5.38 | 11.31 |
| 2024/25 | 3.96 | 10.88 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.07
- England
- 0.12
0.05 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| 2018/19 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 2019/20 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 2020/21 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| 2021/22 | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| 2022/23 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| 2023/24 | 0.09 | 0.13 |
| 2024/25 | 0.07 | 0.12 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2537.9%
- England
- 25.7%
12.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 29.8% | 22.5% |
| 2022/23 | 31.6% | 23.8% |
| 2023/24 | 33.0% | 24.6% |
| 2024/25 | 37.9% | 25.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2510.9%
- England
- 14.0%
3.1 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 2022/23 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 2023/24 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| 2024/25 | 10.9% | 14.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.9%
- England
- 5.2%
1.3 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| 2022/23 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| 2023/24 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 2024/25 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2566.4%
- England
- 21.4%
45.0 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 66.2% | 19.6% |
| 2022/23 | 66.1% | 20.2% |
| 2023/24 | 66.4% | 20.8% |
| 2024/25 | 66.4% | 21.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2617.7
- England
- 18.5
0.8 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 17.4 | 18.4 |
| 2018/19 | 16.9 | 18.6 |
| 2019/20 | 17.3 | 18.8 |
| 2020/21 | 16.8 | 18.5 |
| 2021/22 | 16.7 | 18.5 |
| 2022/23 | 17.2 | 18.5 |
| 2023/24 | 17.8 | 18.6 |
| 2024/25 | 17.7 | 18.6 |
| 2025/26 | 17.7 | 18.5 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Teacher sickness absence
2024/255.3 days
- England
- 5.0 days
0.3 days higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.5 days | 4.0 days |
| 2018/19 | 3.9 days | 4.0 days |
| 2019/20 | Not published | Not published |
| 2020/21 | 4.1 days | 3.9 days |
| 2021/22 | 5.9 days | 6.3 days |
| 2022/23 | 5.4 days | 5.2 days |
| 2023/24 | 5.7 days | 5.3 days |
| 2024/25 | 5.3 days | 5.0 days |
Days lost to sickness absence in the school year, averaged across all teachers. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2024/25.
Primary schools
Overall absence
2024/256.0%
- England
- 5.2%
0.8 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| 2018/19 | 4.2% | 4.0% |
| 2020/21 | 4.6% | 3.6% |
| 2021/22 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| 2022/23 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| 2023/24 | 6.0% | 5.5% |
| 2024/25 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2518.3%
- England
- 13.0%
5.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| 2018/19 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| 2020/21 | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021/22 | 19.4% | 17.7% |
| 2022/23 | 24.1% | 16.2% |
| 2023/24 | 18.5% | 14.6% |
| 2024/25 | 18.3% | 13.0% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/251.8%
- England
- 0.9%
0.9 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| 2018/19 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| 2020/21 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| 2022/23 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| 2023/24 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2024/25 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/250.29
- England
- 2.47
2.18 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.34 | 1.40 |
| 2018/19 | 0.29 | 1.41 |
| 2019/20 | 0.22 | 1.00 |
| 2020/21 | 0.38 | 0.99 |
| 2021/22 | 0.31 | 1.42 |
| 2022/23 | 0.32 | 1.81 |
| 2023/24 | 0.38 | 2.27 |
| 2024/25 | 0.29 | 2.47 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.00
- England
- 0.03
0.03 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 2018/19 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2019/20 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2020/21 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| 2021/22 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| 2022/23 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| 2023/24 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| 2024/25 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Reading, writing and maths: expected standard
2025/26 (provisional)76%
- England
- 63%
13 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 70% | 59% |
| 2022/23 | 71% | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 74% | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 76% | 63% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 76% | 63% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Reading, writing and maths: higher standard
2025/26 (provisional)17%
- England
- 9%
8 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 13% | 7% |
| 2022/23 | 14% | 8% |
| 2023/24 | 13% | 8% |
| 2024/25 | 16% | 8% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 17% | 9% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 2 who met the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 2 attainment, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2532.6%
- England
- 24.7%
7.9 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 27.9% | 23.1% |
| 2022/23 | 28.7% | 24.0% |
| 2023/24 | 29.1% | 24.3% |
| 2024/25 | 32.6% | 24.7% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/2512.3%
- England
- 15.0%
2.7 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 11.5% | 13.0% |
| 2022/23 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| 2023/24 | 11.5% | 14.1% |
| 2024/25 | 12.3% | 15.0% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.8%
- England
- 3.5%
0.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.0% | 2.3% |
| 2022/23 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2024/25 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2572.4%
- England
- 23.4%
49.0 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 71.5% | 21.2% |
| 2022/23 | 71.9% | 22.0% |
| 2023/24 | 73.0% | 22.8% |
| 2024/25 | 72.4% | 23.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2619.7
- England
- 21.2
1.5 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 19.5 | 21.3 |
| 2018/19 | 19.3 | 21.4 |
| 2019/20 | 18.9 | 21.4 |
| 2020/21 | 18.3 | 21.1 |
| 2021/22 | 18.1 | 21.0 |
| 2022/23 | 18.8 | 21.1 |
| 2023/24 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| 2024/25 | 19.7 | 21.3 |
| 2025/26 | 19.7 | 21.2 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Secondary schools
Overall absence
2024/257.0%
- England
- 8.4%
1.4 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| 2018/19 | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| 2020/21 | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| 2021/22 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| 2022/23 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| 2023/24 | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| 2024/25 | 7.0% | 8.4% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2520.6%
- England
- 23.4%
2.8 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 11.1% | 13.9% |
| 2018/19 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 2020/21 | 13.8% | 14.8% |
| 2021/22 | 21.3% | 27.7% |
| 2022/23 | 24.6% | 26.5% |
| 2023/24 | 21.0% | 25.6% |
| 2024/25 | 20.6% | 23.4% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/252.5%
- England
- 3.9%
1.4 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| 2018/19 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| 2020/21 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| 2021/22 | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| 2022/23 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 2023/24 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| 2024/25 | 2.5% | 3.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/257.92
- England
- 21.24
13.32 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 6.42 | 10.13 |
| 2018/19 | 6.83 | 10.75 |
| 2019/20 | 4.35 | 7.43 |
| 2020/21 | 4.42 | 8.48 |
| 2021/22 | 5.94 | 13.96 |
| 2022/23 | 8.09 | 18.90 |
| 2023/24 | 11.03 | 22.61 |
| 2024/25 | 7.92 | 21.24 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.15
- England
- 0.23
0.08 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| 2018/19 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| 2019/20 | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| 2020/21 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 2021/22 | 0.07 | 0.16 |
| 2022/23 | 0.14 | 0.22 |
| 2023/24 | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| 2024/25 | 0.15 | 0.23 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Attainment 8
2025/26 (provisional)51.7
- England
- 47.4
4.3 higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 54.1 | 49.8 |
| 2022/23 | 51.4 | 47.2 |
| 2023/24 | 51.3 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 51.6 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 51.7 | 47.4 |
The average of pupils' points across eight GCSE-level qualifications, with English and maths counted twice. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 4 or above
2025/26 (provisional)73%
- England
- 66%
7 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 77% | 70% |
| 2022/23 | 72% | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 73% | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 72% | 66% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 73% | 66% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 4 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
English and maths: grade 5 or above
2025/26 (provisional)55%
- England
- 48%
7 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 60% | 51% |
| 2022/23 | 55% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 57% | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 54% | 47% |
| 2025/26 (provisional) | 55% | 48% |
Pupils at the end of key stage 4 with grade 5 or above in both English and maths. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Key stage 4 performance, 2025/26.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2545.1%
- England
- 25.8%
19.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 32.9% | 20.9% |
| 2022/23 | 35.9% | 22.7% |
| 2023/24 | 38.6% | 24.1% |
| 2024/25 | 45.1% | 25.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/258.7%
- England
- 13.4%
4.7 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 8.6% | 11.9% |
| 2022/23 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| 2023/24 | 8.6% | 12.9% |
| 2024/25 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/253.1%
- England
- 3.1%
The same as England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
| 2022/23 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| 2024/25 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2560.2%
- England
- 19.2%
41.0 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 60.2% | 17.5% |
| 2022/23 | 59.7% | 18.1% |
| 2023/24 | 59.5% | 18.6% |
| 2024/25 | 60.2% | 19.2% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/2616.6
- England
- 17.3
0.7 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 15.7 | 16.5 |
| 2018/19 | 15.0 | 16.8 |
| 2019/20 | 16.3 | 17.2 |
| 2020/21 | 15.8 | 17.1 |
| 2021/22 | 15.9 | 17.1 |
| 2022/23 | 16.4 | 17.2 |
| 2023/24 | 16.9 | 17.4 |
| 2024/25 | 16.5 | 17.3 |
| 2025/26 | 16.6 | 17.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Special schools
Overall absence
2024/2518.1%
- England
- 12.8%
5.3 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| 2018/19 | 16.2% | 10.1% |
| 2020/21 | 26.1% | 15.2% |
| 2021/22 | 21.6% | 13.2% |
| 2022/23 | 23.4% | 13.0% |
| 2023/24 | 19.7% | 13.0% |
| 2024/25 | 18.1% | 12.8% |
Sessions missed for any reason, as a share of all possible sessions in the school year. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Persistent absence
2024/2554.8%
- England
- 35.3%
19.5 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 58.3% | 29.6% |
| 2018/19 | 46.2% | 28.8% |
| 2020/21 | 74.0% | 48.9% |
| 2021/22 | 53.6% | 40.4% |
| 2022/23 | 62.8% | 38.3% |
| 2023/24 | 54.3% | 37.2% |
| 2024/25 | 54.8% | 35.3% |
Pupils who missed 10% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Severe absence
2024/259.1%
- England
- 6.9%
2.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 10.7% | 4.4% |
| 2018/19 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020/21 | 15.0% | 5.6% |
| 2021/22 | 16.0% | 5.8% |
| 2022/23 | 15.6% | 6.2% |
| 2023/24 | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| 2024/25 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
Pupils who missed 50% or more of their possible sessions, as a share of pupils. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25.
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2024/2530.72
- England
- 12.32
18.40 higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 289.55 | 12.34 |
| 2018/19 | 211.48 | 11.32 |
| 2019/20 | 127.78 | 7.76 |
| 2020/21 | 57.61 | 7.29 |
| 2021/22 | 64.97 | 9.60 |
| 2022/23 | 14.04 | 10.99 |
| 2023/24 | 26.57 | 12.62 |
| 2024/25 | 30.72 | 12.32 |
Suspensions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. One pupil can be suspended more than once. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils
2024/250.00
- England
- 0.08
0.08 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| 2018/19 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| 2019/20 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| 2020/21 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| 2021/22 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| 2022/23 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| 2023/24 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| 2024/25 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
Permanent exclusions in the school year for every 100 pupils on roll. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, 2024/25.
Eligible for free school meals
2024/2560.8%
- England
- 48.8%
12.0 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 62.4% | 44.4% |
| 2022/23 | 53.5% | 45.6% |
| 2023/24 | 53.5% | 47.1% |
| 2024/25 | 60.8% | 48.8% |
Pupils known to be eligible for free school meals on census day in January. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
SEN support
2024/250.3%
- England
- 0.5%
0.2 percentage points lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| 2022/23 | 4.4% | 0.8% |
| 2023/24 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| 2024/25 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Pupils receiving special educational needs support without an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Education, health and care plan
2024/2599.7%
- England
- 99.5%
0.2 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 97.5% | 99.1% |
| 2022/23 | 95.6% | 99.2% |
| 2023/24 | 98.2% | 99.3% |
| 2024/25 | 99.7% | 99.5% |
Pupils with an education, health and care plan. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
First language other than English
2024/2544.4%
- England
- 14.4%
30.0 percentage points higher than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 52.8% | 14.5% |
| 2022/23 | 50.0% | 14.4% |
| 2023/24 | 43.2% | 14.4% |
| 2024/25 | 44.4% | 14.4% |
Pupils whose first language is known or believed to be other than English. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils per qualified teacher
2025/264.9
- England
- 7.3
2.4 lower than England.
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| Year | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/18 | 3.6 | 6.7 |
| 2018/19 | 3.1 | 6.8 |
| 2019/20 | 3.6 | 7.0 |
| 2020/21 | 3.8 | 6.8 |
| 2021/22 | 4.1 | 6.9 |
| 2022/23 | 4.6 | 7.0 |
| 2023/24 | 4.9 | 7.1 |
| 2024/25 | 4.9 | 7.3 |
| 2025/26 | 4.9 | 7.3 |
Full-time equivalent pupils for each full-time equivalent qualified teacher. Source: Department for Education, Explore Education Statistics, School workforce in England, 2025/26.
Schools in Newham
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Showing 102 of 102 schools in Newham.
| School | Phase | Type | Town | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmore Infant School | Primary | Maintained | London | 514 |
| Avenue Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 468 |
| Bobby Moore Academy | All-through | Free school | London | 971 |
| Brampton Manor Academy | Secondary | Academy | London | 2,987 |
| Brampton Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 908 |
| Britannia Village Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 419 |
| Carpenters Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 306 |
| Central Park Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 879 |
| Cleves Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 469 |
| Colegrave Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 519 |
| Connaught Special School | Special | Free school | London | 43 |
| Cumberland Community School | Secondary | Academy | London | 1,308 |
| Curwen Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 810 |
| Dersingham Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 591 |
| Drew Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 403 |
| Earlham Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 450 |
| Eastlea Community School | Secondary | Academy | London | 593 |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School | Nursery | Maintained | London | 127 |
| Education Links | Alternative provision | Free school | London | 24 |
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 448 |
| Elmhurst Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 980 |
| Essex Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 807 |
| Forest Gate Community School | Secondary | Academy | London | 1,343 |
| Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 198 |
| Gallions Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 443 |
| Godwin Junior School | Primary | Maintained | London | 354 |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 180 |
| Hallsville Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 460 |
| Harris Academy Chobham | All-through | Academy | London | 2,047 |
| Harris Science Academy East London | Secondary | Free school | London | 513 |
| Hartley Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 502 |
| Horizon Academy | Special | Academy | London | 78 |
| John F Kennedy Special School | Special | Academy | London | 201 |
| Kaizen Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 419 |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School | Nursery | Maintained | London | 159 |
| Keir Hardie Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 437 |
| Kensington Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 628 |
| Kingsford Community School | Secondary | Maintained | London | 1,437 |
| Langdon Academy | All-through | Academy | London | 2,026 |
| Lathom Junior School | Primary | Maintained | London | 489 |
| Lister Community School | Secondary | Academy | London | 1,470 |
| Little Ilford School | Secondary | Maintained | London | 1,781 |
| London Academy of Excellence | 16 to 19 | Free school | London | 522 |
| London Design and Engineering UTC | Secondary | Free school | London | 854 |
| Maryland Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 403 |
| Monega Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 554 |
| Nelson Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 665 |
| New City Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 572 |
| New Directions | Alternative provision | Maintained | London | 21 |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy | 16 to 19 | Free school | London | 740 |
| North Beckton Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 409 |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown | Secondary | Free school | London | 512 |
| Oasis School 21 | All-through | Free school | Stratford | 1,080 |
| Oasis School 360 | Primary | Free school | London | 201 |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School | Nursery | Maintained | London | 142 |
| Park Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 627 |
| Plaistow Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 359 |
| Plashet, City of London Academy | Secondary | Academy | London | 1,469 |
| Portway Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 513 |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 263 |
| Ravenscroft Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 479 |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre | Nursery | Maintained | London | 160 |
| Rokeby School | Secondary | Academy | London | 473 |
| Roman Road Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 310 |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School | Nursery | Maintained | London | 117 |
| Rosetta Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 548 |
| Royal Docks Academy | Secondary | Academy | London | 849 |
| Royal Wharf Primary School | Primary | Free school | London | 439 |
| Salisbury Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Manor Park | 486 |
| Sandringham Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 995 |
| Sarah Bonnell School | Secondary | Academy | London | 1,202 |
| Scott Wilkie Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 399 |
| Selwyn Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 448 |
| Shaftesbury Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 640 |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | Maintained | London | 175 |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 585 |
| Sir John Heron Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 453 |
| Southern Road Primary School | Primary | Maintained | Plaistow | 605 |
| St Angela's Ursuline School | Secondary | Maintained | London | 1,311 |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 429 |
| St Bonaventure's RC School | Secondary | Maintained | London | 1,352 |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 431 |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 256 |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 497 |
| St James' CofE Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 190 |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 345 |
| St Luke's Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 208 |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 206 |
| St Stephen's Nursery School | Nursery | Maintained | London | 194 |
| St Stephen's Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 618 |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 229 |
| Star Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 557 |
| Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Maintained | London | 221 |
| Stratford School Academy | Secondary | Academy | London | 1,477 |
| Tollgate Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 426 |
| Tunmarsh School | Alternative provision | Maintained | London | 48 |
| Upton Cross Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 414 |
| Vicarage Primary School | Primary | Academy | London | 870 |
| West Ham Church Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 273 |
| William Davies Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 215 |
| Winsor Primary School | Primary | Maintained | London | 580 |
| Woodgrange Infant School | Primary | Maintained | London | 378 |