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Ainslie Wood Primary School

Waltham Forest, E4 9DDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
84%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#824 of 13,686 nationally

About Ainslie Wood Primary School

Ainslie Wood Primary School is a mixed, state-funded primary in Waltham Forest, and its intake figures tell a story of a school in high demand. With 437 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is slightly over its official number, and the 2025/26 admissions data confirms just how sought-after it is. The school received 221 applications for 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.68, and of the 56 families who put it as their first preference, only 54 received offers. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 10.6%, which is notably lower than the national primary average of around 23%, indicating a relatively less disadvantaged intake compared with many other state schools in England. The school also has nursery provision for children aged three and above, feeding into the main school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address140 Ainslie Wood Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 9DD
HeadteacherKerry Scott
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils437
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity437 / 420 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketSwimmingCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ainslie Wood Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.