Snaresbrook Primary School, London
Snaresbrook Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 163rd-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Redbridge (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Snaresbrook Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Snaresbrook Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 84% and 85% in Redbridge and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Snaresbrook Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 70 families put Snaresbrook Primary School as their first choice and 280 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 17 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Snaresbrook Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Snaresbrook Primary School are Nightingale Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 83% maths); Wanstead Church School (0.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 96% maths); Oakdale Infants' School (0.6 miles, Good); and Oakdale Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths).
Snaresbrook Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Nightingale Primary SchoolWanstead Church SchoolOakdale Infants' SchoolOakdale Junior School
Who goes there
15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 36% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (39%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (14%).
In 2026, 14 pupils (3%) received SEN support and 19 (4.1%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Snaresbrook Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heronwood Hospital, 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Snaresbrook Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Snaresbrook Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Snaresbrook Primary School are Wanstead High School (0.9 miles), Leytonstone School (1 mile), Woodbridge High School (1.1 miles) and Beal High School (1.2 miles).
Wanstead High SchoolLeytonstone SchoolWoodbridge High SchoolBeal High School
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
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Snaresbrook Primary is a caring, supportive school where children are challenged to achieve highly. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and provide excellent early reading instruction so children can quickly access quality texts. Pupils enjoy an exciting range of clubs and trips, and the school works closely with parents through workshops on reading, online safety and emotional coaching.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and strong relationships between staff and pupils - the school is described as 'kind'
- Highly ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum that builds pupils' understanding over time, with excellent early reading provision
- Strong subject knowledge from teachers with clear explanations and effective support for pupils with SEND
- Wide range of engaging clubs and enrichment activities that give every pupil something to enjoy
- Excellent parental engagement and support, with staff morale high and low turnover
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects require further work to ensure they meet the school's high expectations
- Attendance rates, though now in line with national average, needed improvement and required robust strategies to support families
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing they will be listened to if they have concerns and being taught how to keep themselves safe including online.
Extracurricular Activities
Crochet, chess, dance, tennis, school council, playground buddies, gardening, library monitors, phonics monitors, energy monitors, trips to mini city, Crown Court, zoo, museums, farm
Snaresbrook Primary School is a good school where pupils feel safe, motivated and supported. The inspection found evidence suggesting the school could be outstanding, with pupils achieving highly across a carefully designed, ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
15.8%
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 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 86% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Snaresbrook Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Snaresbrook Primary School.
- TALLS AND SMALLSAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kids In Charge630m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Snaresbrook Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Redbridge. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Snaresbrook Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Snaresbrook Primary School is in Redbridge; for families living there:
Apply to Redbridge for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 34
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 26 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
9 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 Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Snaresbrook Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
405 pupils
419 places
14 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 Redbridge council
Places available
4,215
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
88.2%
Got preferred school
97.8%
All primary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
7.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
461
Total Pupils
250
Boys
211
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
22.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,983
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,272
Per pupil
£2387k
Total funding
£89k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
12.3%
Persistent absence
365
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
Snaresbrook Primary School
Questions parents ask about Snaresbrook Primary School
What are SATs results like at Snaresbrook Primary School?
Of the pupils at Snaresbrook Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is Snaresbrook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Snaresbrook Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Snaresbrook Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Snaresbrook Primary School is oversubscribed, Redbridge allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Snaresbrook Primary School?
Snaresbrook Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Snaresbrook Primary School?
Classes at Snaresbrook Primary School average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Snaresbrook Primary School?
Snaresbrook Primary School has around 461 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Snaresbrook Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Snaresbrook Primary School in 2024/25. 12.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Snaresbrook Primary School?
Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming Snaresbrook 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 Snaresbrook Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: TALLS AND SMALLS (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Snaresbrook Primary School's term dates?
Snaresbrook Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Redbridge. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Snaresbrook Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 34 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 26 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 9 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 Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Snaresbrook Primary School?
Snaresbrook Primary School is at Meadow Walk, South Woodford, London, E18 2EN.
Sources: Redbridge term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)