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

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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

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
George Tomlinson Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Mayville Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
Newport School	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	73% met the expected standard
The Jenny Hammond Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	83% met the expected standard
Gwyn Jones Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% 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
Phone: 02085392466
Website: davieslane.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.