George Tomlinson Primary School
London, E11 4QN · Waltham Forest · primary school
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35th 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 — 6.5/10 against 4,247 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Tomlinson Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. 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 (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the United Karate Association Club, The Eco-Fashion Lab, Computing, Reading, and Cookery clubs. Sports include gymnastics, multisports, karate, dance, and football. Arts provision features the GT Choir and peripatetic music teaching. Trips visit Wanstead Flats, Walthamstow Wetlands, Langthorne Park, Lee Valley Park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and the Horniman Museum. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 554 pupils against a stated capacity of 585. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are trips to local sites like Wanstead
What Ofsted said about George Tomlinson Primary School
Overview
George Tomlinson Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy, welcoming and inclusive" environment where pupils enjoy learning. Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" that staff, parents, and pupils prefer, resulting in a "calm and purposeful place to learn" with high expectations for all.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning" and behave well, taking responsibilities seriously such as helping younger children read.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced in key subjects like mathematics, helping pupils build on prior knowledge, while reading is "at the heart of the curriculum" with effective phonics provision.
- Teachers effectively check learning and adjust support, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive specific strategies like "sentence stems" to succeed.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff well-trained to spot risks and leaders working closely with local agencies to keep pupils safe.
- Learning is enriched by diverse extra-curricular activities, including residential trips and visits to London landmarks, which are designed to meet specific pupil needs.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders’ curriculum thinking "lacks precision," meaning the most important content is not always identified, making it harder for teachers to know exactly what to teach.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders ensure staff are well-trained, checks are robust, and swift action is taken to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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