Wanstead Church School
88%
Capacity
207
Pupils
5.6x
Demand
About Wanstead Church School
Wanstead Church School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Redbridge community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 234 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wanstead Church School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Denchfield, it falls under Redbridge local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5073rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 50 in Redbridge.
Wanstead Church School is a popular choice with families — it received 163 applications for 29 places, making it 5.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Wanstead Church School include Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redbridge, Wanstead Church 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Path, London, Redbridge, E11 2SS |
| Headteacher | Natalie Denchfield |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.8% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 234 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5073rd of 13,686
Nationally
919th of 1,592
In London
35th of 50
In Redbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
68%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
163
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Path, London
Redbridge, E11 2SS
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