Southern Road Primary School is a community school located in Plaistow, within the Newham local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school caters for mixed pupils aged 2 to 11, providing learning across the full primary phase.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 12 September 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.