Stoneydown Park School, London
Stoneydown Park School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 313th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Stoneydown Park School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Stoneydown Park School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% 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 (87% in reading, 83% in maths).
Getting a place at Stoneydown Park School
For September 2026 entry, 95 families put Stoneydown Park School as their first choice and 244 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Stoneydown Park School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stoneydown Park School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 68% maths); Mission Grove Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 46% maths); Coppermill Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 95% maths); and Hillyfield Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 91% maths).
Stoneydown Park School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolMission Grove Primary SchoolCoppermill Primary SchoolHillyfield Primary Academy
Who goes there
12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blackhorse Road Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Longfield Avenue Walthamstow, 160 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Stoneydown Park School issued 7 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Stoneydown Park School are Willowfield School (0.1 miles); Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest (0.6 miles); Kelmscott School (0.8 miles); and Walthamstow School for Girls (1 mile).
Willowfield SchoolEden Girls' School, Waltham ForestKelmscott SchoolWalthamstow School for Girls
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); 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from November 2011, 14 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 February 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stoneydown Park School creates a welcoming community where pupils are happy, confident, and treat each other with respect. The school excels in reading support and has invested in specialist teachers for arts subjects, delivering strong outcomes in core subjects. Parents appreciate being involved in their child's learning and value the clear systems and supportive environment.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading support with effective systems to help weaker readers catch up with their peers
- Well-designed curriculum in arts subjects including music, printmaking, ceramics, and textiles
- Clear behaviour and rewards systems that help pupils focus on learning
- Subject-specialist teachers in art and music delivering high-quality teaching
- Active pupil council involved in school decision-making and charity fundraising
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the intended curriculum is not delivered consistently, leaving gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Teachers do not always check what pupils know and address misconceptions effectively
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is variable and not consistently tailored to individual needs
- Sometimes teachers are not clear on what specific adaptations are needed for pupils with SEND
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and staff taking responsibility for pupils' safety, training staff regularly, following up concerns swiftly, and providing additional support such as gardening, music, and art therapy for pupils who may benefit.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons, school council, charity fundraising campaigns, zoo visits, museum visits, visits to London's cultural institutions, gardening, music therapy, art therapy, professional artist collaboration on school mural
Stoneydown Park School continues to be a good school with a strong sense of community where pupils are welcoming, friendly, and happy. Leaders have created a broad and ambitious curriculum with particularly strong outcomes in English, mathematics, and science.
At a Glance
12.4%
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 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 74% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
19
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Stoneydown Park School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 89
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 89 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 72 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 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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Your chances of a place at Stoneydown Park School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
581 pupils
630 places
49 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
73
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
631
Total Pupils
318
Boys
313
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
33
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,282
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,766
Per pupil
£3646k
Total funding
£117k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.9%
Persistent absence
506
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
Stoneydown Park School
Questions parents ask about Stoneydown Park School
What are SATs results like at Stoneydown Park School?
Of the pupils at Stoneydown Park School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 90% did so in maths.
What is Stoneydown Park School's Ofsted rating?
Stoneydown Park School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Stoneydown Park School?
No fixed boundary. When Stoneydown Park 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 Stoneydown Park School?
Stoneydown Park School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Stoneydown Park School?
Classes at Stoneydown Park School average 28.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stoneydown Park School?
Stoneydown Park School has around 631 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stoneydown Park School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Stoneydown Park School in 2024/25. 9.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stoneydown Park School?
Apply through Waltham Forest's coordinated admissions process, naming Stoneydown Park 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 Stoneydown Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 89 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 72 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 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 Stoneydown Park School?
Stoneydown Park School is at Pretoria Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)