Schools in Newham
Local council area within Inner London. Open a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, a map and area statistics.
7 postcode districts in Newham. 104 state-funded schools listed. Plus 7 independent schools (fee-paying and special, labelled on cards).
Using School Checker in Newham
This page lists 7 postcode districts in Newham. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every school we list, state-funded and independent, with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.
Across Newham we currently show 104 state-funded schools in 7 districts (69 primary, 18 secondary, 17 other phase). We also list 6 independent (fees usually apply) and 1 independent special (usually LA-funded). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.
Districts with the most schools in Newham right now include E6 (24 schools), E15 (22 schools), E16 (18 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.
Families who live in Newham apply for state school places through Newham, usually online on the London eAdmissions website. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another London borough or outside London.
- 69Primary
- 18Secondary
- 17Other
- 7Districts with schools
Postcode districts in Newham
Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.
- E12E12 postcode districtView schools
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Little Ilford, Manor Park, Plashet, Wanstead, and Wanstead Park
- E13E13 postcode districtView schools
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Boleyn, Plaistow, and Upton Park
- E15E15 postcode districtView schools
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Cann Hall, Forest Gate, Hackney Wick, Leyton, Maryland, Stratford, and 1 more area
- E16E16 postcode districtView schools
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Canning Town, Custom House, Royal Albert, Royal Docks, Royal Victoria, Silvertown, and 2 more areas
- E20E20 postcode districtView schools
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Stratford Olympic Park
- E6E6 postcode districtView schools
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Beckton, Boleyn, East Ham, Plashet, and Wall End
- E7E7 postcode districtView schools
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Forest Gate, Forest Gate North, Forest Gate South, and Plashet
Common questions about schools in Newham
- How many schools does School Checker list in Newham?
- We list 104 state-funded schools across 7 postcode districts in Newham (69 primary, 18 secondary, 17 other phase). Plus 7 independent schools (fee-paying and independent special, labelled on each card). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
- How do school admissions work in Newham?
- Families who live in Newham apply for state school places through Newham, usually online on the London eAdmissions website. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another London borough or outside London. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the Newham admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
- What is a postcode district on this page?
- A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). Newham is split into 7 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
- How should I use School Checker to research schools in Newham?
- Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include E6 (24 schools), E15 (22 schools), E16 (18 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with Newham before you apply.
- Where does the data for Newham schools come from?
- School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.
- Who decides which children get places at schools in Newham?
- It depends on the type of school. Newham usually sets the admission rules for community and voluntary controlled schools. Academies and free schools have rules set by their academy trust. Voluntary aided and foundation schools, which include many faith schools, have rules set by their governing body. Every state school in London takes part in the pan-London scheme, so any of them can go on the one application you make through the council where you live. Some schools also ask for a supplementary form, which you send as well. The Newham admissions booklet lists these schools and this year's dates.