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GoodMixedLast inspected 06/07/2016

Whittingham Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Waltham Forest · E17 5QX
Pupils
363
Capacity
450
FSM %
28.4%
EAL %
38%
KS2 R+W+M
82%
About this school

Whittingham Primary Academy is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Waltham Forest, London (E17 5QX). It has 363 pupils and a capacity of 450.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2016, Whittingham Primary Academy was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils at Whittingham Primary Academy met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 26% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 69%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (28.4%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 38% 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)82%
National average ~65%3-year average: 69%
Higher Standard
26%
Reading
84%
Maths
88%
Writing
82%
Grammar & Punctuation
82%
English as Additional Language
38%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
75%
Girls
91%
Gender gap: 16.0 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)
69%
Non-disadvantaged
88%
Gap
0pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughWaltham Forest
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
AddressHigham Hill Road, London, E17 5QX
Telephone2085233228
URN139317
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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