North Woolwich
Summary
North Woolwich (E02006998) is part of Newham local authority (view on map). North Woolwich has an approximate population of 7,000 people, of which 23% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
North Woolwich neighbours Beckton, Beckton Park, Custom House, and Silvertown & Royal Wharf.
Headlines
- 62% of children are living in low-income families, ranking it among the 10% most deprived regarding income deprivation among children in England – see more.
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, placing it in the top 10% of all areas in England – see more.
- 74% of pupils belong to a minority ethnic group, placing it in the top 10% of all areas in England – see more.
- 54% of pupils have a first language known or believed to be other than English, placing it in the top 10% of all areas in England – see more.
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
North Woolwich is the 23rd least deprived area in Newham (out of 40) with 62% of children living in low-income families, compared to 60% across Newham and 38% nationally.
State-funded pupil characteristics
Information acquired from the school census.
Free school meals
In North Woolwich, 46% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 45% in Newham and 27% nationally.
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Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
Table showing the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
| % in North Woolwich | % in Newham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 46% | 45% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 54% | 55% | 73% |
Special educational needs
In North Woolwich, 17% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 15% in Newham, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
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Percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
Table showing the percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
| % in North Woolwich | % in Newham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 83% | 85% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 11% | 11% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 6% | 4% | 5% |
Ethnicity
In North Woolwich, 74% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 83% in Newham, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
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Percentage of pupils by major ethnic groups
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| % in North Woolwich | % in Newham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23% | 17% | 67% |
| Asian | 21% | 51% | 14% |
| Black | 37% | 17% | 7% |
| Mixed | 11% | 9% | 7% |
| Other | 6% | 5% | 3% |
| Not known | 3% | 1% | 2% |
English as an additional language
The percentage of pupils in North Woolwich with English as an additional language is 54%, compared with 66% in Newham, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
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Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language
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| % in North Woolwich | % in Newham | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 54% | 66% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 46% | 34% | 78% |
Provider information
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Registered childcare providers
North Woolwich has 11 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in North Woolwich |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 11 |
| Childminders | 8 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 3 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in North Woolwich since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
State-funded schools
North Woolwich has 2 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in North Woolwich |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 2 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 1 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 0 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 1 |
There have been no inspections of schools in North Woolwich since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
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