Roger Ascham Primary School

A good academy converter school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Roger Ascham Primary School.

London, E175HU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

82

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
77.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 91.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
99.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
20 November 2014
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
1 Wigton Road
Walthamstow
London, E175HU
Phone
2085273157
Website
rapsch.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136362
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
1 Wigton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5HU
Website
www.rapsch.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RAY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
480 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
424
Free School Meals
28.9% (123 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
91.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
29.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
113.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
91.0 (+32.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
29.0 (+21.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 111.0
2023 109.0 112.0

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
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
424 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

hard work high achievement respect for ourselves and for one another recognise and celebrate our differences being different does not mean being better or worse than anyone else rights of young people respecting the rights of others Listen Think Care Try

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Cookery Club KS2 Choir Club Lego Club Sports Clubs Innovation Pod

Facilities

School library Greenhouse Sensory garden Outdoor learning space

Curriculum Highlights

English & Maths are core to the curriculum Speaking and listening, reading and writing are developed across the curriculum Reading for meaning and enjoyment, with high quality literature available in classrooms and the school library Development of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and handwriting in writing Maths fluency and conceptual understanding, with problem solving and application across subjects Assessment for Learning embedded to guide progress, including sharing learning goals, feedback, and self/peer assessment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club opens at 7:50am, runs on a drop-in basis with breakfast included, cost £2.50 per session. After School Club operates daily from the end of the school day until 6:00pm, must be booked in advance on a half-termly basis, cost £6.00 per session, and there is a maximum capacity of 90 places (possible waiting list). If you are detained, you should telephone the school to arrange.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report updated March 2025. SENCo is Ms Alexander. Pastoral team supports children and families; more information available through the SEND Information Report and government/local offer links.

Admissions Criteria

The school offers 60 places per year group. Waltham Forest admissions criteria apply with priority order: 1 Looked After Children or Children At Risk; 2 Medical or social reasons; 3 Siblings; 4 School Staff Children; 5 Distance. Children with a statement of Special Educational Needs are allocated a place under the Education Act terms. Nursery to Reception transfers are not automatic; applications still required. Further details are on the LBWF admissions page.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £2.50 per session (includes breakfast). After School Club: £6.00 per session. After School Club finishes at 6:00pm. Wraparound capacity is limited to 90 places. Booking forms for after school club available via [email protected].

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