Whitehall Primary School
London, E4 6ES · Waltham Forest · primary school
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29th 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 — 7.7/10 against 3,300 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 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.
Whitehall 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 school recorded 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 452 pupils against a stated capacity of 481. 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
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 working towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Whitehall Primary School
Overview
Whitehall Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a calm and purposeful environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders are described as “ambitious and inclusive,” fostering strong academic achievement and social responsibility through a broad curriculum that includes French and philosophy. The school promotes a respectful culture where staff effectively support pupils’ welfare and encourage independence.
Strengths
- Pupils “love coming to school because everyone is kind” and feel safe, with access to trusted adults and effective safeguarding arrangements.
- Reading is a high priority, with a “well-sequenced early reading programme” ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Staff provide “appropriate adaptations and support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those with hearing impairments.
- Teachers check understanding frequently, offering “constructive guidance” so pupils can “correct and learn from their mistakes.”
- Enrichment activities are extensive, including debates, school council elections, museum visits, and annual Shakespearean performances.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum leaders have not fully refined how lessons support pupils to “habitually build and remember detailed subject-specific knowledge,” meaning knowledge is not deepened as successfully as it could be.
- Leaders should ensure that key disciplinary and conceptual knowledge is implemented effectively across all subjects to help pupils retain content in the long term.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and refer concerns to counsellors or external agencies to help pupils stay safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 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
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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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