Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School.
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School, London
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 570th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Waltham Forest (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 84% in Waltham Forest and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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 Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School are Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles); The Woodside Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 82% maths); Emmanuel Community School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 58% reading, 58% maths); and St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 96% maths).
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary SchoolThe Woodside Primary AcademyEmmanuel Community SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary School
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 73% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (73%).
Who goes there
39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 59.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (54%), Mixed (13%) and Asian (8%).
Staffing
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wood Street Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Drive Walthamstow, 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from July 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, caring community where children thrive both academically and personally. Teachers deliver strong phonics and reading instruction, helping most pupils exceed national expectations by the time they leave. The school goes beyond academics to develop children's character through community service, charity work, and enriching activities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well-cared for with supportive staff who know them well
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support, with most pupils achieving above national expectations
- Strong commitment to inclusion with thorough assessment and effective support for all learners
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge over time
- Extensive community involvement and character development through charity work and local service
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching activities are not well-selected to help pupils understand key subject content
- Not all subjects are delivered with the same consistency and depth of knowledge
- Some classroom explanations do not convey key information clearly enough, affecting long-term retention
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils feeling safe and trusting adults to listen to their concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Boxing club, chess club, choir performances (opera with Waltham Forest music hub, carol singing at homeless hostel), eco council
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is a kind and nurturing school where pupils feel safe and cared for. The school has maintained good standards with an ambitious curriculum and strong focus on reading and inclusion.
At a Glance
39.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 66% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
19.3
Infant (KS1)
27.1
KS2
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School.
- Stagecoach WalthamstowAt the school · Not yet graded
- WO Sports CIC280m away · Not yet graded
- WO Sports650m away · Not yet graded
- Just kidding After School Club770m away · Not yet graded
- 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is in Waltham Forest; for families living there:
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Your chances of a place at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
302 pupils
420 places
118 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 Waltham Forest council
Places available
3,614
Applications
3,040
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Waltham Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
19.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
297
Total Pupils
151
Boys
146
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
13.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,486
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,432
Per pupil
£2249k
Total funding
£185k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
15.0%
Persistent absence
286
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 72% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Waltham Forest allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School average 24.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School has around 297 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 15% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Waltham Forest's coordinated admissions process, naming Our Lady and St George's Catholic 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 Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Stagecoach Walthamstow (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School is at Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA.