The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Mrs Claire Nairne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThorpe Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitefield Schools and Centre
Special school · 1.5km away
Whitefield School
Academy · 1.5km away
Frederick Bremer School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Chapel End Junior Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Primary · 1.5km away
Churchfields Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Sir George Monoux College
16 plus · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Handsworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Handsworth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Handsworth Primary School?
Handsworth Primary School currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Handsworth Primary School take?
Handsworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Handsworth Primary School?
Handsworth Primary School is in London, E4 9PJ, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Handsworth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Handsworth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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