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Handsworth Primary School

Waltham Forest, E4 9PJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
86 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#4,711
of 13,686 nationally

About Handsworth Primary School

Handsworth Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 216 applications for just 58 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.72. Of those applications, 86 were first-preference choices, and all 58 places went to first-preference families. That kind of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Waltham Forest area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 4 to 11, with no religious character. It currently has 449 pupils on roll, which is slightly above its official capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5 per cent, which is below the national average and points to a relatively mixed catchment. The headteacher is Claire Nairne, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHandsworth Avenue, London, Waltham Forest, E4 9PJ
HeadteacherClaire Nairne
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils449
Free School Meals (FSM)11.5%
School Capacity449 / 420 (107% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersFootballAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Handsworth 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.