Ainslie Wood Primary School
London, E4 9DD · Waltham Forest · primary school
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14th of 49 primary schools in Waltham Forest we can score, 51 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 4,049 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 34.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ainslie Wood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 34.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Archery and Disco Club, or play Badminton and Swim. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured for daily use?
What Ofsted said about Ainslie Wood Primary School
Overview
Ainslie Wood Primary School is described as a place where leaders have developed a “warm, caring and welcoming community” with high expectations for all pupils. The report highlights that pupils are “happy, polite and enjoy learning” within a safe environment where they have trusted adults to speak to. The school’s personal development programme is noted as being of “exceptional quality,” embedded skilfully across the whole curriculum to help pupils develop character and real-world skills.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “broad and balanced,” aiming to develop pupils as active citizens who can apply learning to the real world.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and present information clearly, regularly checking understanding to address misconceptions.
- There is a “sharp focus on pupils learning to read,” with swift and effective support provided for those falling behind in phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “high-quality support” with adaptations ensuring full participation in lessons.
- The personal development programme allows pupils to constantly use skills in all aspects of school life, supported by external speakers and curriculum-linked outings.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is “not coherently planned and sequenced towards cumulative knowledge,” meaning pupils do not always build on prior learning securely or remember content long-term. Leaders must clearly identify component knowledge at each stage to ensure secure progression.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school” where staff are well trained, vigilant, and leaders take swift action on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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