St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
71%
Capacity
336
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 336 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity.
the school is led by headteacher James Pawley, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% 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 209th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 48 in Waltham Forest.
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 59 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (70 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Saviour's Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, St Saviour's Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Verulam Avenue, London, Waltham Forest, E17 8ER |
| Headteacher | James Pawley |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Number of Pupils | 336 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.4% |
| School Capacity | 336 / 470 (71% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
209th of 13,686
Nationally
46th of 1,592
In London
4th of 48
In Waltham Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
92%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
70 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
130
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Verulam Avenue, London
Waltham Forest, E17 8ER
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