George Tomlinson Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
George Tomlinson Primary School currently has around 537 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 13.5% 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 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.2%. other white pupils make up about 21.6% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 10.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Harrington Road, London, E11 4QN |
| Website: | http://www.georgetomlinsonprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 02085393577 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Nicola Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103075 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/02/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 585 |
| Number of Pupils: | 537 |
| Number of Boys: | 292 |
| Number of Girls: | 245 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.20% | 189 |
| Other White | 21.60% | 116 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.20% | 55 |
| Other Mixed | 7.40% | 40 |
| Pakistani | 6.50% | 35 |
| White and Asian | 4.50% | 24 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 16 |
| Other Black | 2.20% | 12 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 5 |
| African | 0.70% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Junior School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 444 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 790 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 | 325 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 325 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 817 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,204 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent School 59 Cambridge Park , Wanstead E11 2PR | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.