George Tomlinson Primary School
Harrington Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
George Tomlinson Primary School is a primary school in Waltham Forest for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Waltham Forest. It ranks 27th of 48 primary schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 February 2018, report published 5 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 June 2023
Pupils really enjoy coming to this happy, welcoming and inclusive school. Staff have high expectations for everyone to do well. Pupils work hard and show positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils are proud of their achievements. They particularly look forward to the class assemblies where they get to see what each class has been learning about. Children in the early years love looking back through their 'special books'. They point to the photos and talk about their memorable moments and successes. Pupils behave well in lessons and when they are out in the playgrounds. This makes the school a calm and purposeful place to learn. Pupils take their responsibilities seriously. For example, they work hard as librarians in the 'enchanted forest' library. Older pupils use their knowledge and kindness to help younger children learn to read. Pupils get on well with each other. This is a school where everyone is valued for who they are. Even the youngest children learn the importance of helping others. For example, children in Reception worked together brilliantly to create an 'aerodynamic jet' from the large wooden blocks outside. The school's work to include all pupils in special events is a strength. For example, leaders design residential trips and after-school activities to meet pupils' specific needs, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders' curriculum thinking lacks precision. In some units of work, leaders have not identified the most important subject content that needs to be taught. This affects how well some aspects of the curriculum are sequenced. It makes it harder for teachers to know exactly what pupils need to know. Where this is the case, leaders should refine their curriculum thinking further. They should ensure that teachers are clear about the important content that needs to be covered in each unit of work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
554 pupils on roll, with places for 585
Schools near George Tomlinson Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davies Lane Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Mayville Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Newport School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Nicola Wilson
- Phone
- 02085393577
- Address
- Harrington Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4QN
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- URN
- 103075
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.