Whitehall 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.
Whitehall Primary School currently has around 443 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.5% boys and 55.5% girls. Around 24.2% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.9%. other white pupils make up about 18.3%
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: | 90 Normanton Park, London, E4 6ES |
| Website: | www.whitehallprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 02085293813 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Zakia Khatun |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103036 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/10/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 481 |
| Number of Pupils: | 443 |
| Number of Boys: | 197 |
| Number of Girls: | 246 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.90% | 181 |
| Other White | 18.30% | 81 |
| Pakistani | 5.90% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 5.60% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.00% | 22 |
| Other Black | 3.80% | 17 |
| Caribbean | 3.40% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 14 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.00% | 9 |
| African | 2.00% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 1,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Cambridge Road , E4 7BP | - not rated | 723 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | - not rated | 808 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY | - not rated | 130 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest School Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT | - not rated | 545 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 964 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancroft's Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancroft's School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.