Earlsmead Primary School, London
Earlsmead Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 726th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Haringey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Earlsmead Primary School in detail
Earlsmead Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "It is ours, and every school’s responsibility to, ‘promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Earlsmead Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Haringey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 77% in maths).
Getting a place at Earlsmead Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Earlsmead Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 32 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Earlsmead Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Earlsmead Primary School are Crowland Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 54% reading, 58% maths); Welbourne Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 75% maths); Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 96% maths); and Ferry Lane Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths).
Earlsmead Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Crowland Primary SchoolWelbourne Primary SchoolHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolFerry Lane Primary School
Who goes there
46.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 55% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (40%), other ethnic groups (12%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 86 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 28 (6.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Earlsmead Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Seven Sisters Station, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Antill Road South Tottenham, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Earlsmead Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Earlsmead Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Earlsmead Primary School are Gladesmore Community School (0.3 miles) and Harris Academy Tottenham (0.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Earlsmead is particularly strong in teaching children to read and do maths. The school uses trained staff and regular checks to make sure every child keeps up. Your child will experience a full, ambitious curriculum and will be encouraged to think about current events and British values in a caring environment where behaviour is excellent.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching of phonics and reading with well-trained staff and regular assessment to identify and support pupils who fall behind
- Strong early mathematics curriculum with small steps and daily practice to prepare children for Year 1
- Full, well-sequenced curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge across subjects like history, with careful organisation of key concepts and vocabulary
- Pupils behave well with clear routines and a calm, purposeful atmosphere
- Effective safeguarding culture with well-trained staff and strong support for vulnerable families
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently check what pupils have learned and remembered, causing pupils to struggle with recall of important ideas
- Recent curriculum improvements are not fully embedded across all subjects
- Need for stronger checks on learning to ensure pupils are ready to progress through the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safeguarding, well-trained staff, strong family relationships, and bespoke support from learning mentors.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to Westminster Abbey and the British Museum, school council, breakfast and after-school provision
Earlsmead Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, safe and well cared for. The school prioritises reading and mathematics, and offers a broad curriculum matched to national expectations.
At a Glance
46.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 70% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
26.2
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
17
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Earlsmead Primary School
Parent & Toddler Play Group
13 Sep 2026
Reception entry 2027 Tours
11 Sep 2026
Funded Early Learning Flyer June 2026
1 Jul 2026
Together For Families
18 Jun 2026
where kids eat free this easter
28 Mar 2026
LAST Community Event
10 Mar 2026
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Before and after school care
Earlsmead Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Haringey
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Earlsmead Primary School.
- Somflix After School Club420m away · Not yet graded
- Shine Clubs @ Welbourne450m away · Not yet graded
- The Markfield530m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Earlsmead Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Haringey. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Earlsmead Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Earlsmead Primary School is in Haringey; for families living there:
Apply to Haringey for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 275
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 45
- Children hurt
- 14
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 275 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 45 serious and 230 slight.
14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
50 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
401 pupils
450 places
49 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Haringey council
Places available
2,820
Applications
2,193
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All primary applications across Haringey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
86
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
25.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Earlsmead Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
456
Total Pupils
234
Boys
222
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
26.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,929
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,768
Per pupil
£3050k
Total funding
£264k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
22.8%
Persistent absence
364
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Earlsmead Primary School
Questions parents ask about Earlsmead Primary School
What are SATs results like at Earlsmead Primary School?
Of the pupils at Earlsmead Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Earlsmead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Earlsmead Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Earlsmead Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Earlsmead Primary School is oversubscribed, Haringey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Earlsmead Primary School?
Earlsmead Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 450 places.
How big are the classes at Earlsmead Primary School?
Classes at Earlsmead Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Earlsmead Primary School?
Earlsmead Primary School has around 456 pupils on roll. 46% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Earlsmead Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Earlsmead Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 6 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Earlsmead Primary School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Earlsmead Primary School in 2024/25. 22.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Earlsmead Primary School?
Apply through Haringey's coordinated admissions process, naming Earlsmead Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Earlsmead Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Earlsmead Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Earlsmead Primary School: Somflix After School Club (420m away, registered, not yet graded), Shine Clubs @ Welbourne (450m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Markfield (530m away, registered, not yet graded).
What are Earlsmead Primary School's term dates?
Earlsmead Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Haringey. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Earlsmead Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 275 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 45 serious and 230 slight. 14 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 5 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 50 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Earlsmead Primary School?
Earlsmead Primary School is at Broad Lane, Tottenham, London, N15 4PW.
Sources: Haringey term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)