South Grove Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Waltham Forest, London (E17 8PW). It has 460 pupils and a capacity of 420.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2019, South Grove Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 90% of pupils at South Grove Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 24% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 85%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (28.8%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 72% speak English as an additional language. Waltham Forest is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.