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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance and Reporting (governance)
- Key Events for Parents (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Nursey Admissions (other)
- Year 7 Admissions (other)
- Learn more (other)
- Inclusion and Deaf Provision (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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