Ferry Lane Primary School, London

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a one-form entry school in the heart of the Tottenham. Our school lies at the centre of the community and is uniquely positioned on the edge of the Walthamstow Wetlands, a huge green space and important nature reserve on the banks of the River Lea. We are very proud of our school and the community we serve."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, swimming and art.

The school runs a breakfast club, from £2 per day.

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Ferry Lane Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Haringey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 88% in reading and 41% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Ferry Lane Primary School as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ferry Lane Primary School are Welbourne Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 79% reading, 75% maths); Earlsmead Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 77% maths); Crowland Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 54% reading, 58% maths); and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 96% maths).

Ferry Lane Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

56.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (31%), White British (16%) and Mixed (14%).

In 2026, 27 pupils (15.3%) received SEN support and 14 (7.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Tottenham Hale Station, about 330 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ferry Lane Primary School (->s), 140 metres away.

Ferry Lane Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Ferry Lane Primary School are Harris Academy Tottenham (0.4 miles); Gladesmore Community School (0.5 miles); Willowfield School (0.8 miles); and Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest (0.9 miles).