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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Waltham Forest, E17 9HJPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
94%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
113 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#107 of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School in Waltham Forest is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has 578 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, so it is running close to full but with a small amount of headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.1%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the intake draws from a relatively less disadvantaged demographic than many schools nationally. Demand is high: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 202 total applications for 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.24. Of those, 113 were first-preference applications, and 89 first-preference offers were made, meaning almost every first-choice applicant secured a place, but competition remains strong for the remaining spots.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBrooke Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 9HJ
HeadteacherJoe Pitchford
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils578
Free School Meals (FSM)12.1%
School Capacity578 / 630 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (9 Mar 2022): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsCricketDanceTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:25-18:30

Source: stmaryscofe.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Mary's CofE 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.