Salisbury Manor Primary School
London, E4 8YJ · Waltham Forest · primary school
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48th 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 — 2.4/10 against 1,740 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Salisbury Manor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Journalism Club, play football, karate, or multi-sports, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 268 pupils against a stated capacity of 443. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need additional help in reading or maths? How does the school ensure that the breakfast and after-school clubs are accessible to all families?
What Ofsted said about Salisbury Manor Primary School
Overview
This is a “happy, caring and thriving school” where pupils “enjoy their learning” and demonstrate kindness towards one another. The report highlights a “broad and balanced curriculum” that motivates students to achieve well, supported by staff who maintain “high expectations” for pupil achievement. Overall, the school provides a safe and engaging environment where children are well behaved and focused on their studies.
Strengths
- The early years provision is judged “Outstanding,” with staff developing children’s communication skills effectively and ensuring they are “ready for Year 1.”
- Reading is a key priority; the “well structured” approach to phonics has resulted in “significant improvement” in outcomes, with books well matched to pupils’ knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and supported, allowing them to “access the full curriculum and achieve well.”
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly” with “rare” low-level disruption, ensuring pupils remain focused on learning.
- Staff benefit from a “caring culture” and “high-quality training,” while leaders are “considerate of staff’s workload.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the newly implemented curriculum is “not fully embedded,” meaning pupils’ recall of key content is “not secure.” The school must strengthen curriculum implementation and ensure staff are well trained to monitor its impact.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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