The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
15% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 347
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 26.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Acheson (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Colchester Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8LG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 558m away
Sybourn Primary School
Primary · 662m away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 847m away
George Mitchell School
All-through · 973m away
Riverley Primary School
Primary · 998m away
Willow Brook Primary School Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Lammas School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Thomas Gamuel Primary School?
Thomas Gamuel Primary School currently has 347 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Gamuel Primary School take?
Thomas Gamuel Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Gamuel Primary School?
Thomas Gamuel Primary School is in London, E17 8LG, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Gamuel Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Gamuel Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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