St Mary's CofE Primary School
92%
Capacity
578
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 578 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 630 places).
the school is led by headteacher Joe Pitchford, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 107th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 48 in Waltham Forest.
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 202 applications for 90 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 113 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Dance, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, St Mary's CofE 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brooke Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 9HJ |
| Headteacher | Joe Pitchford |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 578 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.1% |
| School Capacity | 578 / 630 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (9 Mar 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (94%)
107th of 13,686
Nationally
22nd of 1,592
In London
3rd of 48
In Waltham Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
94%
Expected Standard
41%
Higher Standard
'22/23
89%
'23/24
94%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
202
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
113 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Brooke Road, London
Waltham Forest, E17 9HJ
Journey to School
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