Davies Lane Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Davies Lane Primary School currently has around 956 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 30 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 20%. white british pupils make up about 19.8% , followed by other asian at 10.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Davies Lane, London, E11 3DR |
| Website: | http://www.davieslane.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085392466 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Maureen Okoye |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143384 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 956 |
| Number of Boys: | 511 |
| Number of Girls: | 445 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 20.00% | 191 |
| White British | 19.80% | 189 |
| Other Asian | 10.50% | 100 |
| Pakistani | 10.30% | 98 |
| Indian | 7.10% | 68 |
| African | 5.00% | 48 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.70% | 45 |
| Caribbean | 4.30% | 41 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 35 |
| Other Black | 3.50% | 33 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 27 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Junior School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 147 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 750 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 422 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent School 59 Cambridge Park , Wanstead E11 2PR | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lyceum Newham Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.