The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp 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)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 460
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Miss Julie Maltwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ringwood Road, London, E17 8PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSybourn Primary School
Primary · 917m away
Lammas School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Willow Brook Primary School Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Riverley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
George Mitchell School
All-through · 1.6km away
Dawlish Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Grove Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Grove Primary School?
South Grove Primary School currently has 460 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Grove Primary School take?
South Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Grove Primary School?
South Grove Primary School is in London, E17 8PW, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, South Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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