Is Emmanuel Community School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 23 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 48th of 50 primary schools in Waltham Forest. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Emmanuel Community School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at Emmanuel Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Emmanuel Community School?

Applications for Reception places at Emmanuel Community School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Emmanuel Community School

The Drive, Walthamstow, London, E17 3BN

Local ranking48th of 50 primary schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 58.0%
Writing (Expected): 50.0%
Maths (Expected): 58.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 62.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 26

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 135
Boys: 36 (44%)
Girls: 46 (56%)
Capacity: 210 (39% full)
SEND: 17.8%
FSM Eligible: 36.3%
EAL: 44.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,807/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Christian
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Other: 94.6%
White British: 3.1%
Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%

94.6%

Other

3.1%

White British

1.5%

Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02085200775

admin@emmanuelcommunityschool.co.uk

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The Drive

London, London

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Administrative

URN: 138258
UKPRN: 10037672
Establishment No.: 2019
Trust: THE EMMANUEL SCHOOL TRUST

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