Risley Avenue Primary School

A good community school school in Haringey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Risley Avenue Primary School.

London, N177AB Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
1 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
The Roundway
Tottenham
London, N177AB
Phone
2088080792
Website
risleyavenueprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131879
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
The Roundway, Tottenham, London, N17 7AB
Website
www.risleyavenueprimary.org.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
660 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
506
Free School Meals
47.6% (241 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 103.0
2023 103.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
506 pupils
2-11

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

"Respect, Aspire, Persevere, Succeed"

Pupils’ inquisitive and imaginative minds and their participation as members of our school community Truthfulness, honesty, politeness and consideration towards others Respect and tolerance of the opinions and beliefs of others Commitment and determination to realise dreams and the ability to inspire confidence and courage to achieve success Patience and sensitivity Self-discipline, self-respect, empathy and the capacity to live as an independent, self-motivated person with an awareness of the world

Head Teacher's Message

The page introduces Risley Avenue Primary School with a welcome from Headteacher Linda Sarr. It describes the school as a three-form entry primary with an Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception and Nursery) and a 2-year-old provision. It notes the diverse community, invites visits via open days on Tuesdays and Friday coffee mornings, and emphasizes an inclusive, welcoming environment focused on respectful, aspirational learning. It also highlights the school motto and the commitment to Irresistible Learning opportunities and strong community links.

Facilities

Vegetable garden Mini-Beast Hotel Creation Station in each classroom Outdoor stage with musical instruments Piano Forest School

Curriculum Highlights

Head, Heart and Hands framework (curriculum philosophy linking knowledge, care and action) Power of Reading approach in English (quality literature; writing across subjects) Guided Reading, Home Readers and Reading targets (English teaching strategies) Fresh Start Phonics / RWI (phonics instruction) Destination Reader (reading development) Kapow scheme of work for Art and Design & Technology Modern Foreign Languages: Mandarin (Years 3–4) and French (Years 5–6); after-school Mandarin club Val Sabin Scheme for Physical Education Opening World humanities curriculum (History, Geography, RE) with themes on climate change, multiculturalism and social justice THRIVE framework (mental health and wellbeing support)

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria (in priority order): 1) Children in Care/Looked After Children; 2) Children with exceptional medical or social needs (Social Medical); 3) Linked infant/junior schools; 4) Brother or Sister; 5) Distance (closest to the school). Tie breaker is distance measured in a straight line from home to the school. The policy also covers deferred places, summer-born children and statutory rights of appeal.

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