Thorpe Hall Primary School
London, E17 4DP · Waltham Forest · primary school
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26th 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 — 8.7/10 against 2,600 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorpe Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 358 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Thorpe Hall Primary School
Overview
Thorpe Hall Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe and well cared for. Leaders have developed a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum that helps pupils secure important knowledge, particularly in subjects like mathematics and art. The school fosters a positive environment where staff and pupils treat each other with kindness and respect.
Strengths
- Staff know individual pupils and their families really well, ensuring pupils are kept safe and well cared for at all times.
- Leaders have developed a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum, with subject leaders having effective professional development opportunities.
- A love of reading permeates across the whole school, with all staff reading to pupils daily during story times.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from tailored support and follow a full and equally ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils behave well in lessons and at playtimes, forming close and caring friendships while incidents of bullying are never tolerated.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that all staff have the skills and expertise in delivering the school’s phonics programme effectively, as inconsistencies limit some pupils’ ability to decode and blend sounds accurately.
- Leaders should ensure that all foundation subjects are planned and sequenced so that pupils build their knowledge securely over time, addressing gaps in understanding in a few subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having built a strong and effective safeguarding culture where staff are well trained and know the local risks pupils may face.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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