Odessa Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wellington Road London E7 9BY |
| Reference Number | 102735 |
Odessa Infant School has shown significant improvement across all areas since its last inspection and is now well-prepared for its next graded inspection. The environment is nurturing and safe, leading to high levels of pupil happiness and engagement. The school prioritizes academic achievement and has adapted its curriculum to cater effectively to the diverse needs of its students. Notably, it supports disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs exceptionally well, ensuring they thrive academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.56%
Girls: 42.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 78% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 20 | 51 |
| 2 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 15.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.8% |
| White, Other | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| White, British | 2.9% |
| Caribbean | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Mar 2020 | School inspection |
| 25 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and safe environment for students.
- High aspirations for academic achievement.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Strong focus on developing language and communication skills.
- Engaging enrichment activities that broaden pupils' experiences.
- Excellent pupil behavior and social skills.
- Effective strategies for improving attendance.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 19 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St James' CofE Junior School
Tower Hamlets Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9DA |
0.04 miles |
|
Earlham Primary School
Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, London, E7 9AW |
0.18 miles |
|
Kay Rowe Nursery School
Forest Gate, London, E7 0PH |
0.33 miles |
|
Maryland Primary School
Gurney Road, London, E15 1SL |
0.46 miles |
|
Woodgrange Infant School
Sebert Road, London, E7 0NJ |
0.46 miles |
|
Godwin Junior School
Cranmer Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0JW |
0.51 miles |
|
St Francis' Catholic Primary School
Maryland Park, Stratford, Main Entrance in Bow Street, London, E15 1HD |
0.53 miles |
|
Park Primary School
Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue, London, E15 4AE |
0.55 miles |
|
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Elsham Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3JH |
0.61 miles |
|
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Upton Avenue, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PN |
0.66 miles |
|
Zakariya Primary School
447-451 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8AB |
0.66 miles |
|
Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham Road, London, E7 8ED |
0.72 miles |
|
Colegrave Primary School
Henniker Road, London, E15 1JY |
0.74 miles |
|
Elmhurst Primary School
Upton Park Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8JY |
0.78 miles |
|
Acacia Nursery
Cecil Road, London, E11 3HF |
0.78 miles |
|
Downsell Primary School
Downsell Road, Leyton, London, E15 2BS |
0.83 miles |
|
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Henniker Road, London, E15 1JP |
0.84 miles |
|
Mayville Academy
Lincoln Street, London, E11 4PZ |
0.91 miles |
|
West Ham Church Primary School
Portway, Stratford, London, E15 3QG |
0.92 miles |
|
Selwyn Primary School
Selwyn Road, London, E13 0ES |
0.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Forest Gate Community School
Forest Lane, London, E7 9BB |
0.2 miles |
|
Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School
16 Chaucer Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9NB |
0.44 miles |
|
Buxton School
234 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3NN |
0.55 miles |
|
Sarah Bonnell School
Deanery Road, Stratford, London, E15 4LP |
0.61 miles |
|
Stratford School Academy
Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PR |
0.62 miles |
|
St Angela's Ursuline School
St George's Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8HU |
0.66 miles |
|
Hafs Academy
Unit 3, 26 Maryland Road, Stratford, London, E15 1JW |
0.67 miles |
|
East London Independent School
Welfare Road, 1c Maryland Park, Stratford, London, E15 4HT |
0.74 miles |
|
St Bonaventure's RC School
Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9QD |
0.78 miles |
|
Azhar Academy Girls School
Block F, Tennyson Road, Forest Gate, Stratford, London, E15 4DR |
0.82 miles |
|
Stratford Circus
Theatre Square, London, E15 1BX |
0.85 miles |
|
School 21
Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ |
0.99 miles |
|
John F Kennedy Special School
Pitchford Street, Stratford, London, E15 4RZ |
1.08 miles |
|
Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane, London, E20 1BD |
1.1 miles |
|
London Academy of Excellence
Broadway House, 322 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 1AJ |
1.11 miles |
|
Lister Community School
St Mary's Road, Plaistow, London, E13 9AE |
1.24 miles |
|
Connaught School for Girls
Dyers Hall Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4AE |
1.31 miles |
|
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
275 - 285 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 2TF |
1.31 miles |
|
Connaught Special School
Kirton Road, London, E13 9BT |
1.33 miles |
|
Plashet, City of London Academy
Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1DG |
1.5 miles |