The Winns Primary School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at creating a warm, supportive environment where all children thrive. Teachers are skilled at challenging pupils and pushing the most able to achieve at the highest levels, with pupils producing imaginative, high-quality work. The curriculum is rich and creative, offering exciting learning experiences like museum trips and the E17 art trail, alongside strong core skills in reading, writing and maths.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress in reading, writing and mathematics, particularly for most-able pupils
- Effective safeguarding with thorough e-safety training and vigilance over pupil welfare
- Rich, imaginative curriculum with strong emphasis on art, music and drama
- Skilled leadership team that works together to drive improvement and support teachers
- High-quality pastoral care and attendance improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Most-able pupils need more opportunities to extend their reasoning and deepen understanding in mathematics
- Gifted pupils need more tasks where they plan and investigate their own lines of enquiry across subjects
- Some missed opportunities for most-able pupils to explore ideas independently
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with detailed records, regular staff training, thorough e-safety education, and careful monitoring of pupil attendance and whereabouts.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical instrument lessons (including wind instruments in Year 4), E17 art trail, British Museum visits, art, music and drama programs
The Winns Primary School continues to be good, with strong leadership that has successfully reversed a dip in pupil progress from 2016. The school provides a safe, happy learning environment focused on developing the whole child.
At a Glance
15.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 91%. Maths has improved from 85% to 95%. Writing has remained stable at around 89%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
21
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
652 pupils
630 capacity
22 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Waltham Forest
Places available
3,688
Applications
3,129
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Waltham Forest (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.35157%
Overall absence
10.17613%
Persistent absence
511
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
The Winns Primary School
Walthamstow Academy
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Walthamstow School for Girls
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Holy Family Catholic School
Willowfield School
Frederick Bremer School
South Chingford Foundation School
Whitefield School
Burnside Secondary PRU
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