Davies Lane Primary School
114%
Capacity
956
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Davies Lane Primary School
Davies Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 956 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 840 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Maureen Okoye, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 785th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 48 in Waltham Forest.
Davies Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 348 applications for 119 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 124 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Davies Lane Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Chess, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, Davies Lane Primary School 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Davies Lane, London, Waltham Forest, E11 3DR |
| Headteacher | Maureen Okoye |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 956 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.4% |
| School Capacity | 956 / 840 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (85%)
785th of 13,686
Nationally
196th of 1,592
In London
8th of 48
In Waltham Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
85%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
85%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed119
348
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
124 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Davies Lane, London
Waltham Forest, E11 3DR
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