The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 31.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Haringey
- Head
- Mrs Maria Dactylides (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Somerford Grove, London, N17 0PT
Town setting
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Bruce Grove Primary School
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
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The Willow Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lea Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lea Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lea Valley Primary School?
Lea Valley Primary School currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lea Valley Primary School take?
Lea Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lea Valley Primary School?
Lea Valley Primary School is in London, N17 0PT, in the Haringey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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