The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 41%
- FSM
- 36.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Hucknall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Winns Primary School
Primary · 795m away
21st Century Academy
Independent · 886m away
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Greenleaf Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Waltham Forest College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Big Creative Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Secondary · 1.5km away
Frederick Bremer School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walthamstow Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walthamstow Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walthamstow Primary Academy?
Walthamstow Primary Academy currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walthamstow Primary Academy take?
Walthamstow Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walthamstow Primary Academy?
Walthamstow Primary Academy is in London, E17 5DP, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walthamstow Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Walthamstow Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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