Whittingham Primary Academy, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Whittingham Primary Academy creates a warm, inclusive community where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. The school combines ambitious teaching with thoughtful adaptations for individual learners, particularly those with SEND, ensuring all pupils achieve highly. Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy a rich range of experiences including trips, sports, music and meaningful leadership roles that build confidence and a strong sense of community.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective approach to reading with well-trained staff delivering phonics consistently, helping pupils become confident independent readers
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge securely, with strong subject knowledge from teachers who explain concepts clearly
- Inclusive environment where pupils with SEND are identified accurately and receive timely, skilled support to learn successfully alongside peers
- Calm, purposeful classrooms with firmly established routines and positive behaviour throughout the school
- Rich personal development offer with meaningful leadership roles, educational visits and enrichment activities that build responsibility and pride
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains an area for continued improvement, though persistent absence is reducing through close work with families
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, gymnastics, street dance, school councillors, prefects, anti-bullying ambassadors, digital leaders, public speaking activities, sporting events, educational trips to Epping Forest, Science Museum, William Morris Gallery, Houses of Parliament
Whittingham Primary Academy is an inclusive and welcoming school where pupils feel safe and valued, with evidence suggesting significant improvement across all areas since the previous inspection. The school demonstrates strong teaching, ambitious curriculum design, and high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
34.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 84%. Maths has improved from 84% to 88%. Writing has improved from 71% to 82%.
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
22.2
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
352 pupils
450 capacity
98 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(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.98786%
Overall absence
18.90244%
Persistent absence
328
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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