Epping Primary School, Epping

In its own words: "This section introduces some of the many different groups of people who help make up our school community; Governors, Staff, Friends, the local community and volunteers. Each group has its own specific role, skills and expertise to contribute, but it is together that they become Epping Primary School."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe that Epping Primary should be the first choice for all parents and carers who want their child to experience a happy, healthy and productive start to their school career."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, gardening, eco club, forest school and cheerleading.

The school runs after-school care, from £7.75 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 2pm, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 2pm and an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Epping Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Epping Primary School as their first choice and 126 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Epping Primary School are Ivy Chimneys Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 92% reading, 89% maths); Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); Theydon Bois Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths); and Epping Upland CofE Primary School (2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 74% maths).

Epping Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 59 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 12 (2.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest Underground station is Epping Underground Station, about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Epping Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Epping Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.