Walthamstow Montessori School has closed (Monday 22 June 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Walthamstow Montessori School, London
Walthamstow Montessori School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 6 in London.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Walthamstow Montessori School in detail
Walthamstow Montessori School in its own words
In its own words: "Walthamstow Montessori School opened in April 2001 and welcomes boys and girls from rising 2 to 5 years of age. We are situated in a pleasant part of North East London with children attending from a very wide area. Our children, families and staff are diverse and fully reflect multi-cultural London."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Walthamstow Montessori School are Big Creative Independent School (0.8 miles, Good); Forest School (1.6 miles); St Aubyn's School (1.7 miles); and Hyland House School (2 miles, Good).
Big Creative Independent SchoolForest SchoolSt Aubyn's SchoolHyland House School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Walthamstow Central Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Walthamstow Academy, 260 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
109 pupils
150 places
41 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Waltham Forest council
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,724
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Waltham Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
-%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
0
Total Pupils
0
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Walthamstow Montessori School
How do I apply to Walthamstow Montessori School?
Walthamstow Montessori School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Walthamstow Montessori School?
Walthamstow Montessori School is at Penryhn Hall, Penryhn Avenue, London, E17 5DA.