Handsworth Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Handsworth Primary School currently has around 449 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.4%. other white pupils make up about 11.1%
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: | Handsworth Avenue, London, E4 9PJ |
| Website: | www.handsworthprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02085275991 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Nairne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103059 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 449 |
| Number of Boys: | 219 |
| Number of Girls: | 230 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.40% | 222 |
| Other White | 11.10% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 8.90% | 40 |
| White and Asian | 5.30% | 24 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 3.30% | 15 |
| African | 3.30% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 2.90% | 13 |
| Irish | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 10 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , E4 9NG | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , Chingford E4 9NG | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 157 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 157 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield House School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 488 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield House School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 488 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.