Dersingham Primary School
URN: 102716 • London E12 5QJ
Overview
- Name
- Dersingham Primary School
- URN
- 102716
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lando Du Plooy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084782133
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London, London E12 5QJ
Summary
Dersingham Primary School is a mixed community school located in London, serving 621 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school has been rated outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2024, reflecting its commitment to providing an ambitious and well-structured curriculum from Early Years to Year 6. This curriculum is designed to build pupils' knowledge and confidence, preparing them for future academic success.
The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, offering exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This tailored approach ensures that all students receive the assistance they require to thrive. Additionally, character education is a key focus, with initiatives such as mental health champions and first-aid training fostering a supportive and responsible school community.
Dersingham Primary also actively engages with families and the wider community, providing resources and training for parents, particularly those with children who have autism or social communication needs. The school promotes a collaborative environment, encouraging parental involvement in educational events and initiatives, which further strengthens its community ties.
The school places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, offering exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This tailored approach ensures that all students receive the assistance they require to thrive. Additionally, character education is a key focus, with initiatives such as mental health champions and first-aid training fostering a supportive and responsible school community.
Dersingham Primary also actively engages with families and the wider community, providing resources and training for parents, particularly those with children who have autism or social communication needs. The school promotes a collaborative environment, encouraging parental involvement in educational events and initiatives, which further strengthens its community ties.
Useful links
- DB Learning Library (other)
- DB Primary (other)
- iTrent (other)
- New Era Technology (other)
- StaffMail (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Newham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 621
- Boys
- 312
- Girls
- 309
- FSM %
- 39.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 621 | 312 | 309 | 630 | 39.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 638 | 322 | 316 | 630 | 42.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 637 | 328 | 309 | 630 | 37.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 637 | 328 | 309 | 630 | 37.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 664 | 339 | 325 | 630 | 33.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 658 | 332 | 326 | 630 | 24.90 |
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