Sybourn Primary School, London
Sybourn Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London, part of Lion Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 334th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was 71% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- 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
Sybourn Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Sybourn 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 were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 91% in maths).
Getting a place at Sybourn Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Sybourn Primary School as their first choice and 133 named it as one of their preferences, for 46 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 Sybourn Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sybourn Primary School are St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 95% maths); Willow Brook Primary School Academy (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 93% maths); Thomas Gamuel Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 93% reading, 90% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School (0.4 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Sybourn Primary School.
St Saviour's Church of England Primary SchoolWillow Brook Primary School AcademyThomas Gamuel Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Infant School
The trust
Sybourn Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Lion Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
70.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (34%), Black (15%) and Mixed (11%).
In 2026, 69 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 35 (6.7%) 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.
Staffing
Sybourn Primary School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lea Bridge Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Markhouse Road, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sybourn Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sybourn Primary School are Lammas School (0.3 miles), Kelmscott School (0.4 miles) and George Mitchell School (0.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
26.1%
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 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 91% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
13
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 Sybourn Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sybourn Primary School.
- Samna After School Club340m away · Not yet graded
- The Strings Club - Walthamstow Holiday Camp (Edinburgh School)990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sybourn Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sybourn Primary School is in Waltham Forest; for families living there:
Apply to Waltham Forest for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 148
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 127 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
32 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Sybourn Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
446 pupils
630 places
184 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
69
SEN Support
35
EHC Plans
20.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
521
Total Pupils
282
Boys
239
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
28.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,968
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,072
Per pupil
£3028k
Total funding
£229k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
14.2%
Persistent absence
409
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
Sybourn Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sybourn Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sybourn Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sybourn Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Sybourn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sybourn Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sybourn Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sybourn 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 Sybourn Primary School?
Sybourn Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 71% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at Sybourn Primary School?
Classes at Sybourn Primary School average 22.9 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 Sybourn Primary School?
Sybourn Primary School has around 521 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sybourn Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Sybourn Primary School in 2024/25. 14.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sybourn Primary School?
Apply through Waltham Forest's coordinated admissions process, naming Sybourn 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 Sybourn Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Sybourn Primary School: Samna After School Club (340m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Strings Club - Walthamstow Holiday Camp (Edinburgh School) (990m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sybourn Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 148 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 127 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 32 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 Sybourn Primary School?
Sybourn Primary School is at Sybourn Street, London, E17 8HA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)