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Whitehall Primary School

Whitehall Primary School

Waltham Forest, E4 6ESPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

443

Pupils

3.1x

Demand

About Whitehall Primary School

Whitehall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 443 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 481 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Whitehall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zakia Khatun, it falls under Waltham Forest local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3270th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 48 in Waltham Forest.

Whitehall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 158 applications for 51 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Whitehall Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, Whitehall 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address90 Normanton Park, London, Waltham Forest, E4 6ES
HeadteacherZakia Khatun
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils443
Free School Meals (FSM)24.2%
School Capacity443 / 481 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)

3270th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

669th of 1,592

In London

Top 50%

27th of 48

In Waltham Forest

Top 56%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

73%

Expected Standard

25%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:82%
Higher:52%
Writing
Expected:80%
Higher:32%
MathsAvg Score: 109
Expected:88%
Higher:48%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +4%

'22/23

69%

'23/24

73%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardeningFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

51

Applications

158

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

46 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitehall Primary School

Whitehall Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02085293813www.whitehallprimary.com

90 Normanton Park, London

Waltham Forest, E4 6ES

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90 Normanton Park, London

Waltham Forest, E4 6ES

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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