Coppermill Primary School
London, E17 6PB · Waltham Forest · primary school
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20th 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 — 9.2/10 against 4,277 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coppermill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, 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 (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, Eco-Council, and Junior Ambassadors, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities do the Junior Ambassadors undertake?
What Ofsted said about Coppermill Primary School
Overview
Coppermill Primary School continues to be a good school, described by many as feeling like a "village in the heart of the city." The report highlights a "welcoming and inclusive atmosphere" where every pupil is "known, heard and understood," contributing to a special part of the local community.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy school and achieve well," with "excellent" behaviour and a keenness to "get stuck into their learning."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "sequenced to allow pupils to build and deepen their knowledge," particularly in English, mathematics, and science.
- Staff are "well trained" and deliver a consistent phonics programme, ensuring pupils, especially those at risk, learn to read and spell accurately.
- High attendance rates and positive attitudes ensure everyone gets the chance to learn, with effective support for pupils managing their feelings and emotions.
- Pupils contribute actively to school life, such as through the eco-council’s "whole-school sustainability action plan" and charity fundraising.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, approaches for checking what pupils know and can do over time are "not firmly established," which can sometimes affect how well pupils develop their knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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
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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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