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Schools Directory

In this section you will find the contact details for Newham state schools. There are 7 state nursery schools, 66 infant, junior and community primary schools, 8 voluntary aided and 2 voluntary controlled primary schools, 2 special schools and 15 secondary schools. Many of our schools are participating in school improvement initiatives, such as the Excellence in Cities programme, which aims to drive up standards in schools. All of Newham's secondary schools are part of the programme.

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    Nursery Schools

    Here is a list of state Nursery Schools in Newham, there are 7 state nursery schools. You can also get further information on Early Years from Early Start Services for Under Fives and also Starting Nursery School from the related pages section on the right.

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    Junior, Infant and Primary Schools

    Below is a list of junior, infant and primary state schools in Newham, there are 66 infant, junior and primary schools, including 8 voluntary aided primary schools and 2 voluntary controlled primary schools.

  • Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools

    Here is a list of Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools in Newham. Voluntary Controlled schools are schools that are maintained by the LA, with a foundation (generally religious) which appoints some, not most, of the governing body. The school's land and buildings (excluding playing fields) will normally be owned by a charitable foundation.

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    Voluntary Aided Primary Schools

    Below is a list of Newham's Voluntary Aided Primary Schools. Voluntary Aided (VA) schools are maintained schools and often, but not always, have a religious character. Responsibility for work to VA school premises is shared between the school's governing body and the local authority.

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    Secondary schools

    A list of Newham's 15 state secondary schools can be found below. All participate in the Excellence in Cities programme.

  • Special Schools

    Here is a list of Special Schools in Newham. Special schools are equivalent of mainstream schools but cater wholly or mainly for children with statutory statements of special educational needs.

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