The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 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
- 451
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Hedges (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London, E18 2EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNightingale Primary School
Primary · 733m away
Wanstead Church School
Primary · 766m away
Forest School
Independent · 1.0km away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wanstead High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Hatton Special School
Special school · 1.6km away
Leytonstone School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Snaresbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Snaresbrook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Snaresbrook Primary School?
Snaresbrook Primary School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Snaresbrook Primary School take?
Snaresbrook Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Snaresbrook Primary School?
Snaresbrook Primary School is in London, E18 2EN, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Snaresbrook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Snaresbrook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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