The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
34%
+26.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Ms Kerry Scott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
140 Ainslie Wood Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 9DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Chingford Foundation School
Secondary · 778m away
Chapel End Junior Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Primary · 1.5km away
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Walthamstow Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Thorpe Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Walthamstow Montessori School
Independent · 1.8km away
Roger Ascham Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ainslie Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ainslie Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ainslie Wood Primary School?
Ainslie Wood Primary School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ainslie Wood Primary School take?
Ainslie Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ainslie Wood Primary School?
Ainslie Wood Primary School is in London, E4 9DD, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ainslie Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ainslie Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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