The Jenny Hammond Primary School

About The Jenny Hammond Primary School

The Jenny Hammond Primary School in Waltham Forest holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, including the most recent graded inspection in 2012 and an ungraded visit in 2023 that confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling exam metric for this 4-11 mixed state primary is its Key Stage 2 performance in reading, writing and maths combined. In the 2023/24 academic year, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in all three subjects, which is four percentage points above the Waltham Forest local authority average of 74%. That places the school 17th out of 48 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 35% locally. The school also ranks within the top 25% nationally on this measure, a solid result that suggests consistent teaching across the core subjects.

Digging deeper into the KS2 results, reading stands out as a particular strength. 93% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, and 59% achieved the higher standard, well above typical local figures. In writing, 84% reached the expected level and 28% hit the higher mark, while maths saw 84% at expected and 19% at the higher threshold. Average scaled scores were 109 for reading and 105 for maths, both comfortably above the national baseline of 100. The school does not publish progress scores for any subject, so it is not possible to say how much value it adds relative to pupils' starting points. However, the attainment data paints a picture of a school where most children leave with secure foundational skills, and a sizeable minority are exceeding expectations, particularly in reading.

The school is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 188 applications for 60 places, a ratio of 3.13 applicants per place, with 74 first-preference applications for 59 first-preference offers. That level of demand suggests strong local reputation. Facilities include a library, music rooms, art studios, a gymnasium, playing fields, a sensory room and a forest school area. The school offers a broad range of clubs from coding and chess to gardening and eco club, plus sports including netball, tennis, swimming and athletics. SEND provision is comprehensive, covering dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, physical disabilities and social, emotional and mental health support. With 20.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. It suits families who want a well-regarded local primary with strong reading outcomes and a wide extracurricular offer, but who are comfortable with the competitive admissions process.

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