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Oakhill Primary School

Oakhill Primary School

Waltham Forest, IG8 9PYPrimary School·Ages 4-11
OutstandingQuality of Ed.

93%

Capacity

196

Pupils

5.1x

Demand

About Oakhill Primary School

Oakhill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).

the school is led by headteacher Prue Barnes Kemp, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1861st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 48 in Waltham Forest.

Oakhill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 154 applications for 30 places, making it 5.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

Oakhill Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (64 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Oakhill Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Coding, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, Oakhill 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlders Avenue, Woodford Green, Waltham Forest, IG8 9PY
HeadteacherPrue Barnes Kemp
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)25.5%
School Capacity196 / 210 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education

Outstanding

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)

1861st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

429th of 1,592

In London

Top 50%

15th of 48

In Waltham Forest

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

78%

Expected Standard

22%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:83%
Higher:33%
Writing
Expected:89%
Higher:39%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:89%
Higher:33%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +20%

'22/23

58%

'23/24

78%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

64 responses

Would Recommend This School

92%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
16%
Concerns dealt with
66%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsAware of curriculumChild does wellProgress updatesClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundLibrarySports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingCricketRoundersCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessCodingFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

154

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio5.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

25 families put this school as their 1st choice (16% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oakhill Primary School

Oakhill Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

02085273309www.oakhillschool.org.uk/

Alders Avenue, Woodford Green

Waltham Forest, IG8 9PY

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Alders Avenue, Woodford Green

Waltham Forest, IG8 9PY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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