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2025 Best Primary Schools in Waltham Forest Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Waltham Forest. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Waltham Forest

Map
State · Primary
#1WALTHAM FOREST
#35England

Yardley Primary School, London

Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PH
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
502 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Last distance offered:
1.5 miles
Application Demand
Primary School89 offers / 208 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#2WALTHAM FOREST
#53England

Willow Brook Primary School Academy

190 Church Road, Leyton, London, E10 7BH
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
646 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Last distance offered:
0.5 miles
Application Demand
Primary School90 offers / 315 applications
Subscription: 3.5xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#3WALTHAM FOREST
#66England

Riverley Primary School

Park Road, Leyton, London, E10 7BZ
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
457 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Last distance offered:
0.3 miles
Application Demand
Primary School60 offers / 306 applications
Subscription: 5.1xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#4WALTHAM FOREST
#143England

Roger Ascham Primary School

1 Wigton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5HU
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
424 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School56 offers / 165 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#5WALTHAM FOREST
#148England

St Saviour's Church of England Primary School, Verulam Avenue

33 Verulam Avenue, London, E17 8ER
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
334 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Last distance offered:
0.5 miles
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 130 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6WALTHAM FOREST
#173England

St Mary's CofE Primary School, Walthamstow

Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9HJ
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
567 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
Church of England
Last distance offered:
0.4 miles
Application Demand
Primary School90 offers / 202 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7WALTHAM FOREST
#467England

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chingford

Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 7BJ
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
210 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Catholic
Last distance offered:
0.4 miles
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 100 applications
Subscription: 3.3xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8WALTHAM FOREST
#685England

Barn Croft Primary School

2 Brunel Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8SB
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
205 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School22 offers / 107 applications
Subscription: 4.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#9WALTHAM FOREST
#836England

Greenleaf Primary School

80 Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6QW
Waltham Forest council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
467 pupils
Mixed
3-11 years
None
Last distance offered:
0.2 miles
Application Demand
Primary School59 offers / 289 applications
Subscription: 4.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Waltham Forest

Interactive map showing primary and all-through schools in Waltham Forest. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Waltham Forest

Chapel End is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AChapel End Infant School and Early Years CentreStatePrimary2-7 yearsMixedNoneGood
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years CentreN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Chingford is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Yardley Primary School, LondonStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#7St Mary's Catholic Primary School, ChingfordStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#15Selwyn Primary School, Waltham ForestStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#19Whitehall Primary School, LondonStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#25Ainslie Wood Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#33Chase Lane Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#38Lime Academy LarkswoodStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#41Longshaw Primary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#43Parkside Primary School, LondonStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#46Chingford CofE Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#47Salisbury Manor Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ANormanhurst SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Yardley Primary School, London#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Chingford#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Selwyn Primary School, Waltham Forest#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Whitehall Primary School, London#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Ainslie Wood Primary School#25
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Chase Lane Primary School#33
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Lime Academy Larkswood#38
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Longshaw Primary Academy#41
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Parkside Primary School, London#43
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Chingford CofE Primary School#46
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Salisbury Manor Primary School#47
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Normanhurst SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Higham Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Hillyfield Primary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hillyfield Primary Academy#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Highams Park is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#32Handsworth Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Handsworth Primary School#32
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Leyton is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Willow Brook Primary School AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#3Riverley Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#21Barclay Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#23St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, LeytonStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#27Newport SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#39Dawlish Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#45George Mitchell SchoolStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#50Downsell Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ASt Joseph's Catholic Infant School, LondonStatePrimary2-7 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/ANoor Ul Islam Primary SchoolIndependentPrimary4-11 yearsMixedIslamInformation not available
Willow Brook Primary School Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Riverley Primary School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Barclay Primary School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Leyton#23
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Newport School#27
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Dawlish Primary School#39
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
George Mitchell School#45
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Downsell Primary School#50
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, LondonN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Noor Ul Islam Primary SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

Leytonstone is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Gwyn Jones Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#14Davies Lane Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#17The Jenny Hammond Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#26George Tomlinson Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#35Buxton SchoolStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#40Mayville Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Gwyn Jones Primary School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Davies Lane Primary School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
The Jenny Hammond Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
George Tomlinson Primary School#26
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Buxton School#35
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Mayville Primary School#40
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Snaresbrook is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AForest School, LondonIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Forest School, LondonN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Walthamstow is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Roger Ascham Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#5St Saviour's Church of England Primary School, Verulam AvenueStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#6St Mary's CofE Primary School, WalthamstowStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
#8Barn Croft Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#9Greenleaf Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#11Coppermill Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#12Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#13South Grove Primary School, HaringeyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#18Sybourn Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#20Thomas Gamuel Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#22Stoneydown Park SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#28Thorpe Hall Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#29Whittingham Primary AcademyStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#30The Winns Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#31Edinburgh Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#34Henry Maynard Primary SchoolStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#36Walthamstow Primary AcademyStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#37The Woodside Primary AcademyStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#42St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Longfield AvenueStatePrimary3-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#44Chapel End Junior AcademyStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#48Emmanuel Community SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChristianRequires Improvement
#49Mission Grove Primary SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AWalthamstow Montessori SchoolIndependentPrimary3-6 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Roger Ascham Primary School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School, Verulam Avenue#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Walthamstow#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding
Barn Croft Primary School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Greenleaf Primary School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Coppermill Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
South Grove Primary School, Haringey#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Sybourn Primary School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Thomas Gamuel Primary School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Stoneydown Park School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Thorpe Hall Primary School#28
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Whittingham Primary Academy#29
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Winns Primary School#30
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Edinburgh Primary School#31
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Henry Maynard Primary School#34
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Walthamstow Primary Academy#36
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
The Woodside Primary Academy#37
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Longfield Avenue#42
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Chapel End Junior Academy#44
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Emmanuel Community School#48
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Mission Grove Primary School#49
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Walthamstow Montessori SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-6 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Woodford Green is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Oakhill Primary School, Woodford GreenStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Oakhill Primary School, Woodford Green#24
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

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