What counts as an independent primary school option in Waltham Forest?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state primary schools in Waltham Forest?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Waltham Forest hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent primary schools in Waltham Forest appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Primary Schools in Waltham Forest

Compare prep and independent primary schools with location-specific rankings, map views and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 4 schools in Waltham Forest. Schools featured here include Forest School, Noor Ul Islam Primary School and Normanhurst School.

Key Performance Metrics for Waltham Forest

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Waltham Forest74%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Waltham Forest16%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Waltham Forest88%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Waltham Forest7.9/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Waltham Forest

74%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Waltham Forest

16%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Waltham Forest

88%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Waltham Forest

7.9/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Waltham Forest

Showing 1-4 of 4 schools

Forest School
Snaresbrook
Noor Ul Islam Primary School
Leyton
Normanhurst School
Chingford
Walthamstow Montessori School
Walthamstow