Parkside Primary School
Chingford, E4 6RE · Waltham Forest · primary school
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36th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 3,110 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| 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.
Parkside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join i Rock and Sing Our Story clubs, or play tennis, swimming, football, cross country, tri golf, boccia, kurling, and penathlon. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 672 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 42, how does the school manage class sizes for new starters? Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Parkside Primary School
Overview
Parkside Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "caring and inclusive school community" where pupils are "proud to shine." Leaders maintain high aspirations, resulting in pupils who are enthusiastic about learning, behave well, and achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and laid out in a "logical order," helping pupils develop knowledge that they "remember in the long term."
- Reading has a "high profile," with a "well delivered, ambitious approach to phonics teaching" ensuring pupils become "fluent and accurate readers."
- Staff are "well equipped to deliver the curriculum" through effective training, and suitable routines prevent pupils from falling behind, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is "calm" with "rare" disruption; pupils are "very polite, considerate of others," and bullying is rare.
- Governors take an "active role" and carry out their statutory duties effectively, while staff feel "well supported" regarding well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Some teaching does not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to recap key vocabulary, meaning their "understanding and recall of these words are less secure." Leaders should ensure pupils have sufficient time to learn key vocabulary so it "sticks in their long-term memory."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and a culture established where they report any concern about a pupil, "no matter how small."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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