Walthamstow Primary Academy

About Walthamstow Primary Academy

Walthamstow Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 171 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (41% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Walthamstow Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Hucknall, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% 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 2556th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 48 in Waltham Forest.

Walthamstow Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 29 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Walthamstow Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Sensory Room.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, Walthamstow Primary Academy 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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