Ainslie Wood Primary School

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

London, E49DD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
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
11 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
140 Ainslie Wood Road
Waltham Forest
London, E49DD
Phone
2085237913
Website
ainsliewood.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130343
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
140 Ainslie Wood Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 9DD
Website
http://www.ainsliewood.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 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
443
Free School Meals
15.5% (69 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.4 (7.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
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
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
443 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -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

"Inspiring Active Learning and Exceeding Expectations"

Independence Experience Collaboration Aspiration Connection Belonging

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Archery Disco club Badminton Loom bands club Singing with Ms Scott

Sports

Badminton Football

Facilities

Small Hall Playground with a newly installed climbing frame in Yellow Quad (funded by Ainslie Wood Partnership) Four Quads: Blue Quad (Nursery & Reception), Green Quad (Years 1–2), Red Quad (Years 3–4), Yellow Quad (Years 5–6)

Curriculum Highlights

WE ARE curriculum for Years 1-6 designed to respond to the needs and interests of our children, with a view to creating experts through a Project Based Learning approach Projects let us become examples such as WE ARE Local Area Experts or WE ARE Marine Biologists To ensure Real Life Skills in Real Life Contexts, there are lots of trips and visits EYFS Curriculum Information; Non-testing approach in EYFS; Child-Led Independence; Reading/Writing/Maths progression information per year group

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Priority 1: Looked After Children or Children At Risk; Priority 2: Medical; Priority 3: Siblings; Priority 4: Distance (distance measured from the child’s permanent address to the main school gate). The Waltham Forest Primary admissions team provides advisory support. Admissions to Nursery are arranged directly by the school; admissions to the main school (Reception to Year 6) are organised by the Primary Admissions Team for the Borough of Waltham Forest.

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