The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 27.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- RAY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robin Desoer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
1 Wigton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Winns Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 858m away
21st Century Academy
Independent · 921m away
Greenleaf Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Big Creative Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Secondary · 1.2km away
Big Creative Academy
16 plus · Grammar · 1.4km away
Waltham Forest College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roger Ascham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roger Ascham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roger Ascham Primary School?
Roger Ascham Primary School currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roger Ascham Primary School take?
Roger Ascham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roger Ascham Primary School?
Roger Ascham Primary School is in London, E17 5HU, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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