North Beckton Primary School

In January 2023, Mrs. Shella Lawrenson became the headteacher of North Beckton Primary School. North Beckton Primary School, located on Harrier Way in Beckton, London, is a vibrant hub of learning. The school is part of The Tapscott Learning Trust. It caters to 445 pupils between the ages of 3 and 11. North Beckton Primary School has a mixed student body, with 48% boys and 52% girls. A significant number, 39.5%, of the pupils at North Beckton Primary School are eligible for free school meals. This is higher than the average of the ten nearest schools, which stands at 31%. The diverse student population at North Beckton Primary School is reflected in the fact that 92.3% of the pupils are from ethnic minority backgrounds. This is fairly consistent with the surrounding schools. The ten nearest schools have an average of 93.3% ethnic minority pupils. The school opened as an academy on April 1st, 2019. This followed its conversion from a community school. Previously known as North Beckton Primary School (URN 102761), the school’s predecessor had Miss Alison Helm as Headteacher and 593 pupils. The school has a capacity of 630 pupils and provides nursery classes. It’s important to note that although the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free school meals, this statistic reflects eligibility, not necessarily who utilizes the service. The local child deprivation rate within a 2km radius is 20.4%.