Risley Avenue Primary School
About Risley Avenue Primary School
Risley Avenue Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 131 applications for just 52 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.52. Of those, 47 families listed it as their first preference, and all 47 received offers. That level of demand suggests a school that parents in Haringey trust and actively seek out. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It currently has 477 pupils against a capacity of 660, so there is some room to grow. The headteacher is Linda Sarr, and the school has no religious character. Over 43 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and gives a sense of the community it serves.
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
1 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
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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