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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Primary · Academy converter · Waltham Forest · E17 9HJ
Pupils
578
Capacity
630
FSM %
12.1%
EAL %
16%
KS2 R+W+M
96%
About this school

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Waltham Forest, London (E17 9HJ). The school has a Church of England religious character. It has 578 pupils and a capacity of 630.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in August 2016, St Mary's CofE 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, 96% of pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 36% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 93%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (12.1%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 16% speak English as an additional language. Waltham Forest is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

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.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)96%
National average ~65%3-year average: 93%
Higher Standard
36%
Reading
96%
Maths
96%
Writing
96%
Grammar & Punctuation
96%
English as Additional Language
16%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
93%
Girls
100%
Gender gap: 7.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

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.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
80%
Non-disadvantaged
100%
Gap
11pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughWaltham Forest
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Religious characterChurch of England
AddressBrooke Road, London, E17 9HJ
Telephone2085211066
URN144238
Area House Prices — Waltham Forest · 2024
Median price
£450k
Average price
£505k
Annual change
+2.4%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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