Selwyn Primary School

URN: 142726 • London E13 0ES

Overview

Name
Selwyn Primary School
URN
142726
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
42.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Mawer (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02084716173
Website
Visit
Address
Selwyn Road, London E13 0ES

Summary

Selwyn Primary School is an Outstanding-rated academy located in Plaistow, East London, serving a diverse community. With a capacity of 420 pupils, the school currently has 462 students enrolled, including a dedicated provision for deaf children, utilising a Total Communication approach to ensure all learners can thrive. The school prioritises a calm and respectful environment, fostering high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.

The curriculum at Selwyn is designed to engage and challenge students, promoting curiosity and creativity while ensuring that learning is relevant to each individual. The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, encouraging participation from both pupils and parents. Parental engagement is highly valued, with numerous events planned throughout the year to strengthen the school community.

Selwyn's ethos centres on the belief that every child deserves a safe and stimulating environment where they can grow and succeed. The school is committed to meeting the individual needs of its students and preparing them for future challenges, all while celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the local area.

Key details

LA
Newham
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
Capacity
420
Pupils
462
Boys
235
Girls
227
FSM %
38.00
Open date
2016-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 462 235 227 420 38.00
2024-09-11 463 235 228 420 32.60
2023-09-11 469 236 233 420 31.70
2022-09-11 469 236 233 420 31.70
2021-09-11 487 243 244 420 23.20
2020-09-11 486 248 238 420 16.10

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