Gwyn Jones Primary School

A good community school school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gwyn Jones Primary School.

London, E111EU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 June 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hainault Road
London, E111EU
Phone
2085567904
Website
gwynjonesschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103074
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hainault Road, London, E11 1EU
Website
www.gwynjonesschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
452 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
432
Free School Meals
20.7% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
75.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.8 (3.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
432 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire and Empower"

Caring Courageous Creative

We are a UNICEF Rights Respecting School.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcomes families to Gwyn Jones; highlights cultural diversity and inclusivity, motto 'Inspire and Empower', Rights Respecting School status, broad and challenging curriculum, after-school clubs, Breakfast Club and After School Club, supportive PTSA and Governing Body, and partnership with families.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum built around fairness, justice, respect for similarity and difference, tolerance, empathy, and community participation. Whole-school wellbeing approach with Place2Be support and Wellbeing Award. Read Write Inc phonics scheme taught daily in EYFS and KS1. Reciprocal reading approach to develop reading comprehension in Years 2-6. Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress available for home reading. OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning integrated into the curriculum.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Early years breakfast (7:45 to 8:45) and early years after school club (3:15 to 6:00) at an additional cost.

SEND Provision

Place2Be partnership provides emotional and therapeutic support for pupils, including One-to-One Counselling, Place2Talk at lunchtime, and Group Work; staff collaborate with the pastoral care team; Wellbeing Award.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery: priority given to looked after children (LAC/PLAC), children with EHCP, siblings, local area, and Children with additional needs considered individually. Reception/admissions follow Waltham Forest policy with priority order: Looked After/At Risk, Medical or social reasons, Siblings (in area), School Staff Children, Distance.

Financial Information

There is a daily charge for the lunch break during the school day (11:45-12:15) if attending Nursery; details are indicated in admissions documents.

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