Lea Valley Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Somerford Grove, London, N17 0PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lea Valley Primary School is a primary school in Haringey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Haringey. It ranks 47th of 49 primary schools in Haringey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 May 2023, report published 6 July 2023

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 May 2023

This is a very caring and happy place to learn. Leaders ensure that the school's values of kindness, respect, ambition, determination, courage and honesty are interwoven throughout school life. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations teachers have of them. This includes children in the early years. Pupils are kind and respectful towards each other and adults. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere around the school that is built on positivity and respect. Pupils behave well in class and during social times. Pupils show positive attitudes towards their learning. They work hard and are motivated to do well. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and nurturing. Pupils have each identified five trusted adults who they can talk to if they have a worry. They know they will be listened to, and this means they feel happy and safe. Leaders provide a rich range of experiences for pupils, including visits to the National Opera House and to the theatre to watch the Lion King and participation in three residential trips. Leaders provide a range of clubs, including gardening, football and dodgeball. Pupils enjoy looking after the school's gardening areas. These activities help pupils to develop their talents and pursue their interests.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects that are in the early stages of implementation, leaders have not set out systems to check what pupils know and remember. This means that pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should make sure that staff check pupils' learning in these subjects so that any gaps can be identified and addressed.
  • Sometimes in the early years, adults do not model language effectively, extending children's vocabulary and sentence structure. This means that sometimes children miss out on opportunities to hear and practise new language. Leaders need to ensure that children acquire the language they need for future learning across all curriculum areas.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

49 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths53%

53%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

388 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals36.6%

36.6%, 10.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language83.8%

83.8%, 62.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.9%

14.9%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7%

7%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lea Valley Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Infant School0.1 milesReport card: Strong standardNot published
St Francis De Sales Catholic Junior School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Francis De Sales Catholic Infant School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding74% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Maria Dactylides
Address
Somerford Grove, London, N17 0PT
Local authority
Haringey
URN
102125

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.