Henry Maynard Primary School
London, E17 9JE · Waltham Forest · primary school
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28th 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 — 7.2/10 against 4,277 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Henry Maynard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (7.2 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and swimming. Trips include visits to Vestry House, Walthamstow Wetlands, Tower Bridge, London Zoo, Westminster Abbey, the Royal Festival Hall, Kew Gardens, and the British Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 745 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Henry Maynard Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Henry Maynard Primary School “enjoy school and value their learning,” creating a community where staff and families are “proud members.” The inspection found that pupils are “polite, caring and respectful,” contributing to an environment where they feel safe and trust adults. The school is judged as “Good” across all inspection categories, with particular praise for its ambitious approach to reading and the strong support provided for pupils’ personal development.
Strengths
- Early years provision is highly effective, with “clear routines and expectations” enabling children to settle quickly and build knowledge across seven areas of learning.
- Reading is a “top priority,” supported by an “ambitious phonics programme” and daily opportunities for pupils to practise sounds and build fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “fully included in all activities” and receive timely support to access learning alongside their peers.
- Personal, social and health education helps pupils understand diversity and keep safe, reinforcing messages about “treating everyone fairly.”
- Staff feel “well supported” regarding workload and well-being, while the governing body provides “clear strategic oversight.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum design in Year 1 and beyond “links purposefully with the foundations provided in the early years” to secure long-term knowledge retention.
- Approaches to supporting weaker readers need to be more consistent and “finetuned to their needs” to prevent confusion and ensure they become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Resources for pupils with SEND should be “precisely matched to pupils’ needs” to enable them to fully access learning.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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