Four Swannes Primary School, Waltham Cross

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Four Swannes, we are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching and professionalism. Every member of our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that all children feel safe, valued, and supported in an environment where they can thrive. We believe that a safe and nurturing atmosphere is the foundation upon which valuable learning opportunities are built."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, choir, chess and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 5:50pm, from £5.50 per session.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Four Swannes Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 43% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Four Swannes Primary School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Four Swannes Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) (0.3 miles, 90% reading, 79% maths); Hurst Drive Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 74% maths); Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths); and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Four Swannes Primary School.

41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 63% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (17%), Black (14%) and Mixed (14%).

Four Swannes Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Waltham Cross Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bus Station (adjacent), 250 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 244 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Four Swannes Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Four Swannes Primary School are The Lea Valley Academy (0.7 miles), Oasis Academy Enfield (1.1 miles), Goffs - Churchgate Academy (1.1 miles) and St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) (1.2 miles).