SchoolScoresWillow Brook Primary School Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST
190 Church Road, Leyton, London, E10 7BH
020 8539 1428 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 13 June 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Waltham Forest comparisons use the 25 of its 51 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 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 | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 13th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waltham Forest. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 91% | 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. Waltham Forest figures pool parents at the Waltham Forest 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
87 pupils in this year group.
89% — 15 points above the Waltham Forest average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 89% | 74% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 31% | 17% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 81% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 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 Waltham Forest. 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 | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 108 |
| Of those, offered a place | 82 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 306 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 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 | Waltham Forest | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.9% | 23.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.7% | 39.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 13.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 34th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 49th highest of 51 state primary schools in Waltham Forest. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 18.0%* | 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
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Riverley Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sybourn Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dawlish Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Gamuel Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Noor Ul Islam Primary School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Saviour's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newport School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edinburgh Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Brook Primary School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Willow Brook Primary School Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 June 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Willow Brook Primary School Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Willow Brook Primary School Academy?
96% of the 94 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Willow Brook Primary School Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Willow Brook Primary School Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 108 families put Willow Brook Primary School Academy as their first choice for 90 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 82 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 138364.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.