Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
109%
Capacity
294
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 294 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre "Good", the school is led by headteacher Janice Chaplin, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 49 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Beresford Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 4LN |
| Headteacher | Janice Chaplin |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 294 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 294 / 270 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
130
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beresford Road, London
Waltham Forest, E17 4LN
Journey to School
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