Davies Lane Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Davies Lane, Leytonstone, London, E11 3DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Davies Lane Primary School is a primary school in Waltham Forest for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Waltham Forest. It ranks 6th of 48 primary schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 16 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 June 2024

Davies Lane is a welcoming and inclusive community where pupils feel secure and are kept safe. Pupils feel valued and enjoy coming to school. Staff know pupils well and have very high expectations for them. The school and trust provide an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They learn a broad range of subjects in line with what is expected nationally. Pupils work hard and achieve highly, including in national assessments. Pupils' behaviour is excellent. This begins in early years where children learn to cooperate and take turns, enjoying the range of activities available to them. There is a strong focus on encouraging pupils' kindness, independence and responsibility. Across the school, pupils consistently demonstrate these qualities. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils, which allows them to thrive. Bullying is rare and pupils know who to speak with if they have any concerns. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the support their children receive at the school. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities. These include eco-warriors, contemporary dance and a wide range of sporting clubs. Pupils enjoy taking up responsibilities, such as playground advocates and learning ambassadors.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

119 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths87%

87%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths30%

30%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

927 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals17.7%

17.7%, 8.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.8%

27.8%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8%

8%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.7%

6.7%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Davies Lane Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
George Tomlinson Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Mayville Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Newport School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding73% met the expected standard
The Jenny Hammond Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Gwyn Jones Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good55% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ARBOR ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Maureen Okoye
Address
Davies Lane, Leytonstone, London, E11 3DR
Local authority
Waltham Forest
URN
143384

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.