How many pupils does Shaftesbury Primary School have?

Shaftesbury Primary School has 637 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Shaftesbury Primary School?

The headteacher of Shaftesbury Primary School is Alma Begum.

What type of school is Shaftesbury Primary School?

Shaftesbury Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Shaftesbury Primary School in?

Shaftesbury Primary School is in the Newham local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Shaftesbury Primary School

Shaftesbury Road, Forest Gate, Newham, E7 8PF

Ofsted: Outstanding (graded inspection, 17 November 2021). Last inspected 11 November 2025.

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637

Pupils

27.6%

Free school meals

1 April 2018

Opened

About this school

Shaftesbury Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Newham. The school has 637 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Outstanding (graded inspection, 17 November 2021). Last inspected 11 November 2025. The Headteacher is Alma Begum. The school is administered by Newham local authority. It belongs to THE BOLEYN TRUST. It opened in 1 April 2018.

School details

Headteacher: Alma Begum
Trust: THE BOLEYN TRUST
Local authority: Newham
Gender: Mixed
URN: 145627

Contact

02084720761 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Shaftesbury Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Newham). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

89%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

22%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →