The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- THE EMMANUEL SCHOOL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Olatayo Fagbemiro (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Drive, Walthamstow, London, E17 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWalthamstow School for Girls
Secondary · Very close
Church Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 320m away
Henry Maynard Primary School
Primary · 838m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 889m away
Mission Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Edinburgh Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Belmont Park School
Special school · 1.3km away
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Emmanuel Community School's Ofsted rating?
Emmanuel Community School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Emmanuel Community School?
Emmanuel Community School currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Emmanuel Community School take?
Emmanuel Community School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Emmanuel Community School?
Emmanuel Community School is in London, E17 3BN, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Emmanuel Community School have a sixth form?
No, Emmanuel Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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