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Emmanuel Community School

Waltham Forest, E17 3BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
35%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#12,972
of 13,686 nationally

About Emmanuel Community School

Emmanuel Community School is a small Christian primary in Waltham Forest, currently operating well below its capacity. With 135 pupils against a school capacity of 210, there is significant room for growth, yet the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 28 applications for just 9 places and offering first preference to 8 families. This demand is notable given the school’s current Ofsted rating. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 34.1%, which is considerably higher than the national primary average of around 23%, reflecting the school’s role in serving a relatively disadvantaged local community. The headteacher, Olatayo Fagbemiro, leads a mixed-gender, non-selective intake for children aged 4 to 11, and the school’s Christian character is reflected in its on-site chapel.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChristian
AddressThe Drive, London, Waltham Forest, E17 3BN
HeadteacherOlatayo Fagbemiro
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils135
Free School Meals (FSM)34.1%
School Capacity135 / 210 (64% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceSwimmingAthleticsRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubFilm ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: emmanuelcommunityschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emmanuel Community School

Emmanuel Community School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.