Selwyn Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, 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.
Selwyn Primary School currently has around 708 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 13.3% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.6%. other white pupils make up about 21.8%
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: | 105 Selwyn Avenue, London, E4 9NE |
| Website: | http://www.selwynprimarywaltham.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085273814 |
| 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: | 143383 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 680 |
| Number of Pupils: | 708 |
| Number of Boys: | 349 |
| Number of Girls: | 359 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.60% | 224 |
| Other White | 21.80% | 154 |
| African | 7.30% | 52 |
| Pakistani | 7.20% | 51 |
| Other Asian | 6.10% | 43 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 23 |
| Caribbean | 3.20% | 23 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 15 |
| Other Black | 2.00% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 11 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| 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 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , E4 9NG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , Chingford E4 9NG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Infants' School Selwyn Avenue , Highams Park E4 9NE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford House School 22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 776 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield House School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield House School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.