Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
London, E17 3EA · Waltham Forest · primary school
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43rd 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good in a July 2025 inspection. In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% of pupils achieved this, against a national median of 7%.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady and St George’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “kind and nurturing school” where pupils feel cared for and safe, with staff who know pupils well. Most pupils achieve at above national expectations by the time they leave, supported by high academic expectations and a strong commitment to inclusion.
Strengths
- The school provides an “ambitious curriculum” with carefully sequenced learning, ensuring knowledge and skills build over time.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme “consistently well,” prioritising reading and providing effective extra support for those who struggle.
- There is a “strong commitment to inclusion,” with thorough assessment and effective collaboration with families and external agencies to support pupils.
- Pupils develop their character through extensive community work, such as charity fundraising and singing for local residents.
- Leaders consider staff workload and well-being, fostering a “warm, caring atmosphere” within the school community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure consistent, knowledgeable curriculum delivery across all subjects, as some teaching activities are “not well selected” to help pupils understand key content.
- Staff expertise needs further development to ensure explanations convey key information clearly, helping pupils better secure knowledge over time.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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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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