Parkside Primary School, Chingford
Parkside Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Chingford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 33rd-highest of the 51 schools in Waltham Forest with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Waltham Forest (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Parkside Primary School in detail
Parkside Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We have a strong team of staff who are committed to providing a high-quality learning environment where children can achieve, enjoy and excel in all areas of school life. At Parkside we are a family. Bullying, Racism and any other form of negative behaviour is not tolerated. We also have a good sense of fun."
Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 9.15am and an admissions event on Friday 18 December 2026 at 8am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Waltham Forest
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Parkside Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 84% in Waltham Forest and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 78% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Parkside Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 70 families put Parkside Primary School as their first choice and 215 named it as one of their preferences, for 80 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 Parkside Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Parkside Primary School are Lime Academy Larkswood (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Chingford CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 68% maths); Chase Lane Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 80% maths); and Longshaw Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 84% maths).
Parkside Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Lime Academy LarkswoodChingford CofE Primary SchoolChase Lane Primary SchoolLongshaw Primary Academy
Who goes there
39.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (22%), Mixed (22%) and Asian (15%).
In 2026, 129 pupils (19.2%) received SEN support and 20 (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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chingford Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ridgeway Park, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 205 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Waltham Forest (663).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Parkside Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Parkside Primary School are Chingford Foundation School (0.5 miles) and Heathcote School & Science College (1.1 miles).
Chingford Foundation SchoolHeathcote School & Science College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Parkside Primary is a caring school where children thrive academically and personally. Reading is given high priority from the moment children start, and the school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs. Pupils are taught to respect diversity, stay safe, and develop into well-rounded individuals prepared for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme with well-trained staff delivering ambitious phonics teaching from early years
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with experienced staff drawing on external agencies to identify needs quickly
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs and interests of all pupils
- High expectations for behaviour resulting in a calm, respectful school community
- Skilled subject leaders providing effective training to help teachers deliver the curriculum well
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to remember subject-specific vocabulary because teaching does not always ensure they understand words securely and deeply
- Need to provide more opportunities for pupils to recap and practise key vocabulary to improve long-term memory
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with all staff understanding their responsibilities, receiving regular training, and leaders following up concerns quickly and effectively.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening club, police cadets, drama, sports crew ambassador roles, school council, educational trips, residential visits
Parkside Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils, families and staff are proud to be part of a caring and inclusive community. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who achieve well and demonstrate excellent behaviour.
At a Glance
20.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 68% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.1
Infant (KS1)
29.2
KS2
19
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Parkside Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 22 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
615 pupils
630 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chingford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chingford
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
129
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
22.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
672
Total Pupils
365
Boys
307
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
35
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,892
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,856
Per pupil
£3995k
Total funding
£197k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
14.5%
Persistent absence
546
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Parkside Primary School
Questions parents ask about Parkside Primary School
What are SATs results like at Parkside Primary School?
Of the pupils at Parkside Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Parkside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkside Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Parkside Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Parkside 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 Parkside Primary School?
Parkside Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Parkside Primary School?
Classes at Parkside Primary School average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Parkside Primary School?
Parkside Primary School has around 672 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Parkside Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Parkside Primary School in 2024/25. 14.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Parkside Primary School?
Apply through Waltham Forest's coordinated admissions process, naming Parkside 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.
How many road collisions happen near Parkside Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 22 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Waltham Forest is 66 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Parkside Primary School?
Parkside Primary School is at 21 Wellington Avenue, Chingford, E4 6RE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)