Mission Grove Primary School

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

London, E177EJ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
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
3 July 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Buxton Road
Walthamstow
London, E177EJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103077
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Buxton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7EJ
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
900 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
839
Free School Meals
32.7% (274 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
48.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
84
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
839 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect yourself, Respect others."

Respect Inclusion Life-long learning High aspirations Resilience Integrity

UNICEF Rights and Respecting School

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Katie Jennings. Mission Grove aims for pupils to aim high, to feel included, and to value creativity. The school motto is “Respect yourself, respect others,” and the vision emphasizes respect, inclusion, life-long learning, high aspirations, resilience, and integrity.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Ballet Tag Rugby Football Gymnastics Fencing

Sports

Football Change4Life activities

Curriculum Highlights

Theme-based curriculum Enrichment through educational visits and community links Specialist sports coaches French language teaching Creative and expressive arts tutors

SEND Provision

Inclusive Learning for Every Child. We are committed to removing barriers to learning and providing personalised support so that all pupils can reach their full potential. The Inclusion Manager works with families, staff, and local specialists to identify needs early and provide tailored support. Support available includes small group or one-to-one assistance, targeted interventions such as 'Bucket Time' and Speech and Language Therapy sessions, access to sensory resources and regulation strategies, and access to external professionals (e.g., speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, occupational therapists) when applicable.

Admissions Criteria

London Borough of Waltham Forest admissions. If applications exceed places, the following criteria are used in this order: pupils with statements of Special Educational Needs which specify the school; Looked After Children which specify the school; children with disabilities who have limited mobility as accepted by the Education Department; children who have a brother or sister on roll at the school at the time of admission; children living nearest to the school (no designated catchment area). Nursery entry is not guaranteed automatic entry into the main school.

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