Best Primary Schools in Waltham Forest 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 51 schools across Waltham Forest. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Waltham Forest has 51 primary schools, of which 13 (25%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 37 rated Good — 98% of primary schools in Waltham Forest are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Yardley Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 1 school in Waltham Forest. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Waltham Forest follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

51
Total schools
13
Outstanding
25%
Outstanding rate
74.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Yardley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥈 St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥉 South Grove Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. Willow Brook Primary School Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
5. St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
6. Barclay Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
7. Selwyn Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
8. Davies Lane Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
9. Riverley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
10. Sybourn Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
11. The Winns Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. Ainslie Wood Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. Walthamstow Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
14. Coppermill Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
15. Roger Ascham Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
16. The Woodside Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
17. The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Whittingham Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Waltham Forest?
There are 51 primary schools in Waltham Forest, of which 13 (25%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Waltham Forest?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Waltham Forest is Yardley Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Waltham Forest?
Primary and secondary school applications in Waltham Forest are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Waltham Forest council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Waltham Forest?
25% of primary schools in Waltham Forest are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 89.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.