Emmanuel Community School
London, E17 3BN · Waltham Forest · primary school
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49th 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 — 1.6/10 against 2,439 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Emmanuel Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Mini Tour de Waltham Forest, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 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 plan to raise attainment in maths to closer to the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the 2024 inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils' daily routine?
What Ofsted said about Emmanuel Community School
Overview
The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness and all other key judgement areas ‘require improvement’. While pupils enjoy attending and benefit from enrichment activities, the quality of education is inconsistent, with gaps in learning and low outcomes in recent assessments. Leaders are ambitious but have not yet ensured that the curriculum is delivered effectively or that behaviour expectations are consistently high.
Strengths
- Early reading is prioritised, with staff using a ‘consistent approach to phonics teaching’ and closely matched books.
- The curriculum is described as ‘logical’ and ‘well-structured’, with clear goals for knowledge development.
- Pupils enjoy ‘enrichment activities’ such as choir, football, and sewing, and perform for the community.
- Children in the early years ‘behave well’, learning to share and manage their feelings.
- The wider curriculum includes important lessons on consent, relationships, and respecting differences.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve curriculum implementation, ensuring teaching helps pupils ‘understand and recall key ideas’ and that gaps in learning are addressed promptly.
- Leaders need to establish effective monitoring to identify curriculum weaknesses and take ‘swift and precise’ action.
- Expectations for behaviour must be raised and applied consistently to prevent learning interruptions.
- The school should do more to help pupils ‘understand and appreciate difference’ and consistently show respect for others.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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