Mayville Academy
About Mayville Academy
Mayville Academy is a mixed state primary school in Waltham Forest for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 311 pupils against a capacity of 465. That leaves a fair amount of physical space, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 86 applications for just 27 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.19. Of those, 24 were first-preference applications, and 24 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first got a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 34.3%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23%, reflecting the school’s role in a relatively disadvantaged pocket of the borough. Headteacher Sharon Parson leads a non-religious school with no formal religious character, and the nursery provision means children can join from age three, giving local families a continuous primary route.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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