SchoolScoresSnaresbrook Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London, E18 2EN
020 8989 9975 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 October 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
171 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Redbridge comparisons use the 36 of its 52 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 50 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 22nd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 119 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Redbridge. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Redbridge figures pool parents at the Redbridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
52 pupils in this year group.
75% — about the same as the Redbridge average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 16% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 84% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Redbridge. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 70 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 280 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Redbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 18.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 51st highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 11.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 40th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.4% | 61.4%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 12th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 14th highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 52 state primary schools in Redbridge. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Snaresbrook Prep School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Nightingale Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wanstead Church School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakdale Infants' School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Oakdale Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchfields Infants' School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Churchfields Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redbridge Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Snaresbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Snaresbrook Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Snaresbrook Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Snaresbrook Primary School?
95% of the 171 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Snaresbrook Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Snaresbrook Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 70 families put Snaresbrook Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 53 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 102832.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.