South Grove Primary School

About South Grove Primary School

South Grove Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 460 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Julie Maltwood, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% 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 1813th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 48 in Waltham Forest.

South Grove Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 235 applications for 59 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 68 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at South Grove Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Swimming, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Choir, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, South Grove 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.

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