The Jenny Hammond Primary School, London
The Jenny Hammond Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 36th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 247th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- 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
The Jenny Hammond Primary School in detail
The Jenny Hammond Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at The Jenny Hammond Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 98% 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 93% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at The Jenny Hammond Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 67 families put The Jenny Hammond Primary School as their first choice and 207 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Jenny Hammond Primary School are Downsell Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 76% maths); Maryland Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 77% maths); Mayville Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 81% maths); and St Francis' Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 86% reading, 81% maths).
The Jenny Hammond Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Downsell Primary SchoolMaryland Primary SchoolMayville AcademySt Francis' Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
27.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (41%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (10%).
In 2026, 54 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 28 (7.2%) 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 Underground station is Leyton Underground Station, about 890 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ranelagh Road, 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1217 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Waltham Forest (663), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
The Jenny Hammond Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to The Jenny Hammond Primary School are Buxton School (0.3 miles), Harris Academy Chobham (0.8 miles), Forest Gate Community School (0.8 miles) and Sarah Bonnell School (0.8 miles).
Buxton SchoolHarris Academy ChobhamForest Gate Community SchoolSarah Bonnell 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2012, 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
The Jenny Hammond Primary School is a happy, welcoming place where pupils thrive. Teachers know children well and have high expectations, while leaders have created a broad curriculum that includes excellent reading teaching and consistent physical development from Reception through Year 6. The school actively involves families - for example, inviting parents in weekly to read with younger children - and ensures all pupils, including disadvantaged children, can access the range of clubs and activities on offer.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading culture with well-sequenced phonics teaching and enthusiasm for books across the school
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with knowledgeable subject leaders supporting teachers to meet all pupils' needs
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and close work with families to support learning
- Pupils behave well, feel safe, and are kind to one another with rare bullying dealt with effectively
- Well-planned opportunities for physical development and a range of extra-curricular clubs
Areas for Improvement
- In some lessons, teachers do not check what pupils already know before teaching, affecting how well they remember learning
- Leaders should continue strengthening how the curriculum is delivered so pupils acquire detailed knowledge across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with well-trained staff quickly addressing concerns, clear record keeping, and strong partnerships with families and external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, World Book Day celebrations, Shakespeare week performances, daily mile running, sporting activities
The Jenny Hammond Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, enthusiastic learners. Teachers have high expectations and leaders ensure all pupils benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum with effective support for those with additional needs.
At a Glance
20.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 84% to 98% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near The Jenny Hammond Primary School.
- The Wright Education Limited At Maryland Primary School/children Centre480m away · Not yet graded
- School Friend Clubs @ Colegrave830m away · Not yet graded
- Elite Kids Childcare880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Jenny Hammond Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Jenny Hammond 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
- 82
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 82 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 71 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
19 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
381 pupils
420 places
39 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
388
Total Pupils
186
Boys
202
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£63,183
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,793
Per pupil
£2465k
Total funding
£117k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.4%
Persistent absence
337
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
Questions parents ask about The Jenny Hammond Primary School
What are SATs results like at The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
Of the pupils at The Jenny Hammond Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 98% did so in maths.
What is The Jenny Hammond Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Jenny Hammond Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The Jenny Hammond 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 The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
The Jenny Hammond Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
Classes at The Jenny Hammond Primary School average 27.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
The Jenny Hammond Primary School has around 388 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at The Jenny Hammond Primary School in 2024/25. 10.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
Apply through Waltham Forest's coordinated admissions process, naming The Jenny Hammond 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 The Jenny Hammond Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of The Jenny Hammond Primary School: The Wright Education Limited At Maryland Primary School/children Centre (480m away, registered, not yet graded), School Friend Clubs @ Colegrave (830m away, registered, not yet graded) and Elite Kids Childcare (880m 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 The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 82 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 71 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 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 The Jenny Hammond Primary School?
The Jenny Hammond Primary School is at Elsham Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3JH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)