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Walthamstow Primary Academy
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Walthamstow Primary Academy
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- Waltham Forest E17 5DP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned and enhanced by specialist teachers and educational visits.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers' expectations need to be consistently high across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support for SEN and pupil premium funding allows pupils to make strong progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well and show positive attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEN pupils are effectively supported to make strong progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding training and audits ensure pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents said that their children enjoy school and they have no concerns.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work relentlessly to improve attendance and engage with families.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides additional after-school clubs including tennis.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are happy and value high level professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching challenges students' use of vocabulary and reading skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ assessments in English are accurate and generally used well.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff shortages and leadership capacity were managed effectively by the headteacher.
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About Us
Walthamstow Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 199 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 78% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All of our students receive a solid, loving foundation at Walthamstow Primary Academy. Our teachers constantly provide our students at Walthamstow Primary Academy with quality instruction that is woven into a wide-ranging, interesting curriculum. While we have high expectations for each and every member of the Walthamstow Primary Academy community, we also think that by learning from one another, we can all grow and flourish. At Walthamstow Primary Academy, we give students the foundational skills they need to develop into true lifelong learners—not only in the classroom, but in all facets of life. By the time they finish Year 6, Walthamstow Primary Academy pupils will be well-rounded individuals, curious about the world around them, and confident and ready for the rigours of secondary education and beyond.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.9 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | 64.11% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 11.98% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 64.53% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 12.57% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 64.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.84% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.65% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.22% | 8.17% |
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| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Maths | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walthamstow Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1