George Tomlinson Primary School, London

From the headteacher's welcome: "George Tomlinson Primary is a wonderful school in the heart of our local community of Leytonstone. We are proud of our multi-cultural community, where all religions and nationalities are represented and celebrated. We strongly believe that education and learning is a ongoing process and is very much a partnership between home and school."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at George Tomlinson Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 84% in Waltham Forest and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 75% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 72 families put George Tomlinson Primary School as their first choice and 290 named it as one of their preferences, for 78 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to George Tomlinson Primary School are Davies Lane Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 92% maths); Mayville Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 81% maths); Gwyn Jones Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 63% maths); and Newport School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 81% maths).

George Tomlinson Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 29.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Mixed (15%) and Asian (13%).

In 2026, 189 pupils (34.1%) received SEN support and 24 (4.3%) 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 tram or metro stop is Leytonstone Station, about 200 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Michael Road, 110 metres away.

In 2024/25, George Tomlinson Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to George Tomlinson Primary School are Connaught School for Girls (0.2 miles), Norlington School and 6th Form (0.5 miles), Leytonstone School (0.7 miles) and Buxton School (0.7 miles).