Whitehall 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
Whitehall Primary School stands out for its practical approach to teaching mathematics and strong focus on pupil welfare. Teachers quickly spot when children need extra help and put support in place. Parents love that their children are happy, settle quickly into classes, and staff are approachable and welcoming.
Key Strengths
- Practical, well-pitched mathematics lessons that help pupils understand concepts deeply and apply skills to problems
- Strong safeguarding culture with thorough record-keeping and staff training that keeps children safe
- Improved outdoor learning spaces that are welcoming for parents and provide engaging, practical activities for young learners
- Well-supported deaf children who engage effectively in lessons and playtime
- Strong middle leadership team committed to raising standards across different subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Need to sustain and strengthen the culture of reading across the school to improve outcomes in reading and writing
- Close the phonics attainment gap for summer-born boys
- Continue developing attendance strategies for pupils with special educational needs and education, health and care plans
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with thorough record-keeping, staff training that raises awareness of risks including extremism and female genital mutilation, and clear systems for reporting concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Wake up and shake up morning routines, sports participation, school library access, reading initiatives
Whitehall Primary School continues to be judged as good. The leadership team has maintained educational quality since the last inspection in 2012, with governors providing strong accountability and parents expressing high satisfaction.
At a Glance
21.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has remained stable at around 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 79%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
452 pupils
481 capacity
29 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(7)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.28351%
Overall absence
13.57702%
Persistent absence
383
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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