William Davies Primary School
Ofsted
Official inspection reports and grades
Inspected 24 February 2026
Results
Compared with the local authority and England
KS2 Results
Pupils meeting the standard
The share of pupils reaching the standard expected for their age, and the share going beyond it.
| Measure | School | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths — expected | 61% | 76% | 63% |
| Reading, writing & maths — higher | 4% | 16% | 8% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — expected | 65% | 83% | 73% |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling — higher | 26% | 47% | 30% |
Average scaled score
A score of 100 is the expected standard; 110 or more is a higher standard.
| Subject | School | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| Maths | 104 | 108 | 105 |
| Grammar, punctuation & spelling | 104 | 109 | 105 |
Catchment area
Pupils and staff
Pupils
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 262
- Girls / boys
- 48% / 52%
- Free school meals
- 40%
Staff
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Teaching assistants (FTE)
- 7.5
- Leadership (FTE)
- 5
School workforce census, 2025/26.
Parent View
Ofsted’s survey of parents at this school
97%
of parents would recommend this school to another parent
60%
of parents have a positive overall view of the school
72 responses up to 6 April 2026 · 30% response rate
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Don’t know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
My child is happy at this school.
97% agreeMy child feels safe at this school.
99% agreeThe school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
94% agreeMy child has been bullied, and the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.
78% agreeMy child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
81% agree
Questions about William Davies Primary School
What is William Davies Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted inspected William Davies Primary School on 24 February 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Strong standard for inclusion and for personal development and wellbeing; Expected standard for achievement, for curriculum and teaching, for leadership and governance, for attendance and behaviour and for early years.
How do I apply for a place at William Davies Primary School?
Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. A place in its nursery class does not carry on into Reception, so you still need to apply.
Does living near William Davies Primary School guarantee a place?
No. Distance only counts when William Davies Primary School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by the local authority, Newham, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.
How many pupils are at William Davies Primary School?
William Davies Primary School had 244 pupils aged 3 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 262. It is a mixed school.
