Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
73%
Capacity
328
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is a state primary in Waltham Forest that currently teaches 328 pupils against a capacity of 450, meaning there is room to grow. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and reflects the local community it draws from. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 60 applications for just 15 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4:1, with all 14 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. This suggests a school that is popular among local families who prioritise its Roman Catholic character and its place in the community. The school also offers nursery provision, so families with younger children can start here from age three.
Academically, the school performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Waltham Forest average of 74%. The school ranks 18th out of 48 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Results are particularly strong in reading, where 89% met the expected standard and 49% achieved the higher standard; maths saw 86% at expected and 37% at higher. Average scaled scores were 109 in reading and 107 in maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in June 2025, confirmed that standards are maintained, and the overall effectiveness remains Good — an improvement from the Requires Improvement rating it received in 2014. Leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour and attitudes were all rated Good.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a dining hall, forest school, gymnasium, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, cricket, swimming, dance, athletics and gymnastics, while clubs include drama, science, gardening, choir, eco club and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 88% of respondents would recommend the school, and 92% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. This is a school that suits families seeking a faith-based primary with strong academic outcomes, a broad extracurricular offer, and a clear commitment to inclusion — though its oversubscription means early application is essential.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Shernhall Street, London, Waltham Forest, E17 3EA |
| Headteacher | Rosie McGlynn |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 328 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.7% |
| School Capacity | 328 / 450 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2103rd of 13,686
Nationally
463rd of 1,592
In London
18th of 48
In Waltham Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
41 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
60
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (23% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)13.4%
- Mixed12.6%
- Asian9.2%
- Black7.6%
- White British4.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
21
Total schools
15
Oversubscribed
12
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Shernhall Street, London
Waltham Forest, E17 3EA
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