The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 96% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
96%
+34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 5.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Denchfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Path, Wanstead, London, E11 2SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Primary · 564m away
Snaresbrook Primary School
Primary · 766m away
Wanstead High School
Secondary · 872m away
Nightingale Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Leytonstone School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Forest School
Independent · 1.3km away
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Aldersbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wanstead Church School's Ofsted rating?
Wanstead Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wanstead Church School?
Wanstead Church School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wanstead Church School take?
Wanstead Church School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wanstead Church School?
Wanstead Church School is in London, E11 2SS, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wanstead Church School have a sixth form?
No, Wanstead Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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