Elmhurst Primary School

URN: 102719 • London E7 8JY

Overview

Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
82.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
S Ahmed (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Upton Park Road, London E7 8JY

Summary

Elmhurst Primary School is a large community school located in Newham, London, with a current enrollment of 991 pupils and a capacity of 996. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education, reflected in its strong SATs results. Under the leadership of CEO and Executive Headteacher Mr. Shahed Ahmed OBE, the school emphasizes a rich curriculum that fosters both basic skills and creative learning experiences, including art trips to European cities and performances of Shakespearean plays.

The school places a strong focus on inclusivity and support for all students, offering free tutoring after school and on Saturdays to ensure that no child falls behind. Elmhurst is also recognized as a National Maths Hub and a DfE English Hub, collaborating with other schools to enhance educational provision. The school’s strategic development priorities for 2024-2025 include refining teaching methods, improving outcomes for SEND pupils, and promoting respect and tolerance within the school community.

Elmhurst Primary School actively engages with its local community through charity fundraising and a variety of after-school clubs. The school environment is designed to be stimulating, featuring challenging climbing structures and a commitment to developing good manners and social responsibility among its pupils.

Key details

LA
Newham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
996
Pupils
991
Boys
508
Girls
483
FSM %
6.90
Open date
Close date
2018-02-28
Last Ofsted
2006-10-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 991 508 483 996 6.90
2024-09-11 991 508 483 996 6.90
2023-09-11 991 508 483 996 6.90
2022-09-11 991 508 483 996 6.90
2021-09-11 991 508 483 996 6.90
2020-09-11 991 508 483 996 6.90

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