Walthamstow Primary Academy, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character.
Walthamstow Primary Academy currently has around 171 pupils on roll, which is about 41% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 36.3% 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 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 28.1%. african pupils make up about 17%
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: | Billet Road, London, E17 5DP |
| Website: | https://www.walthamstowprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02034753490 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Hucknall |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 141748 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/07/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 171 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 82 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.2% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 28.10% | 48 |
| African | 17.00% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 9.40% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 8.20% | 14 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.40% | 11 |
| White British | 4.10% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.90% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School Wigton Road , E17 5HU | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior School Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 53 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Blackhorse Lane , Walthamstow E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Free schools | 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 | 924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,806 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 | 2,972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris School Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | - not rated | 666 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.