Willow Brook Primary School Academy
London, E10 7BH · Waltham Forest · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.9/10 against 3,377 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willow Brook Primary School Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join music clubs, art classes, and a KS2 Art Club. Sports include football, handball, track and field, curling, basketball, infant agility, and ballroom dancing. The school hosts the Griffin Arts Festival and Last Night of the Proms, with academic excursions to museums and a GAF residential. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 660 pupils against a stated capacity of 675. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the various sports and arts activities scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Willow Brook Primary School Academy
Overview
Willow Brook Primary School Academy continues to be an outstanding school, providing an environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and fortunate to attend. The school delivers a rich, ambitious curriculum that prepares learners very well for the next stage of their education, supported by excellent behaviour and high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "excellent" behaviour, engaging in "purposeful learning conversations" and speaking to one another kindly.
- The curriculum is "rich, broad and ambitious," carefully sequenced to help pupils embed necessary knowledge, vocabulary, and skills.
- Teachers are "very knowledgeable and confident," introducing new concepts with precision and addressing misconceptions effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are swiftly identified and achieve very well through suitable adaptations.
- Early reading is a key focus, with phonics delivered with fidelity by expert staff, ensuring pupils who fall behind receive quick support.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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