Lea Valley Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, 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.
Lea Valley Primary School currently has around 402 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 31.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 42.5%. other white pupils make up about 22.1% , followed by african at 12.9%
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: | Somerford Grove, London, N17 0PT |
| Website: | www.leavalleyprimary.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02088016915 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Haringey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Maria Dactylides |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 102125 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 402 |
| Number of Boys: | 207 |
| Number of Girls: | 195 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.3% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 42.50% | 171 |
| Other White | 22.10% | 89 |
| African | 12.90% | 52 |
| Other Black | 5.00% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 20 |
| White British | 2.20% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 2.20% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.20% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Valley Primary School Somerford Grove , N17 0PT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Junior School Worcester Avenue , N17 0TU | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Infant School Park Lane , N17 0HH | - not rated | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Infant School Park Lane , N17 0HH | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Junior School Worcester Avenue , N17 0TU | - not rated | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke's Aldridge Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Park Community School Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tottenham UTC Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 540 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerset School White Hart Lane , N17 8HL | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 446 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale School Trulock Road , N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Hidayah Primary School At Unit 1f, N17 Studios 784 High Street , Tottenham N17 0DA | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunrise Primary School 55 Coniston Road , N17 0EX | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuition Service Newbury Unit , Bury Street N18 2JQ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Muslim School 131 - 133 Fore Street , Edmonton N18 2XF | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.