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Selwyn Primary School

Waltham Forest, E4 9NEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2022
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
81 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#692 of 13,686 nationally

About Selwyn Primary School

Selwyn Primary School in Waltham Forest is a state primary that is genuinely oversubscribed, and the numbers explain why. With 708 pupils on roll against a capacity of 680, the school is running above its official limit, a clear sign of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 255 applications for 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83. Only 79 of those 81 first-preference families received an offer, meaning even putting it top of your list is no guarantee. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 13.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively mixed but not disadvantaged-heavy intake. The school is non-religious, co-educational, and takes children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Maureen Okoye leads a school that clearly commands strong local confidence.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address105 Selwyn Avenue, London, Waltham Forest, E4 9NE
HeadteacherMaureen Okoye
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils708
Free School Meals (FSM)13.3%
School Capacity708 / 680 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryArt StudiosMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsGymnasticsNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm ClubEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: selwynprimarywaltham.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Selwyn 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.