Thomas Gamuel Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thomas Gamuel Primary School.

London, E178LG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 81.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
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
13 October 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Colchester Road
Walthamstow
London, E178LG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140405
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Colchester Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8LG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LION ACADEMY TRUST
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
382
Free School Meals
34.1% (130 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
81.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
81.0 (+22.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
42
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
382 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Thomas Gamuel is the heart of our local community - we are one big family."

Democracy Rule of Law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance Respect Responsibility Aspiration Honesty Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

“Thomas Gamuel is the heart of our local community - we are one big family.”

Extracurriculars

Sports

netball hockey football cricket dance basketball

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs 7:30am–8:50am (£11 per week or £2.80 per session). After-school teatime club runs 3:15pm–6:00pm (£35 per week or £7.50 per session). Children have supervised snacks and activities; meals/ snacks follow dietary needs; booking can cover whole week or odd days; menus available on request.

Admissions Criteria

Thomas Gamuel Primary has 60 Reception places each year. Admissions are handled by the Lion Academy Trust, with aims to standardise admissions policies across its schools. Applications for Reception are via local authorities (e.g., Waltham Forest), with the Admissions Policy linked on the site.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

Wraparound care costs are shown above (Breakfast club and After-school teatime club).

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