Leverton Primary School
Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leverton Primary School is a primary school in Waltham Abbey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 2nd of 4 primary schools in Waltham Abbey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2019, report published 24 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils feel at ease in this safe and nurturing environment. They show empathy towards each other. Pupils understand that everyone has different needs. They are considerate and care genuinely for their peers, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well. They are motivated and concentrate on what they are learning. Adults encourage children in the early years to use their imagination through play. Pupils demonstrate perseverance and patience when faced with demanding work. They appreciate the help and support adults give them with their learning, behaviour and well-being. Pupils are confident about telling a trusted adult if they have concern. They are assured that staff will sort out any problems properly and quickly. Pupils enjoy attending the range of clubs the school offers, including sports, drama and gardening. The school's '40 experiences for life' underpins the staff commitment to providing a curriculum that is enriched with broader opportunities. This includes termly visits to places of interests and welcoming visitors to the school. Pupils are taught to value the importance of education beyond the now, looking towards their future aspirations. The school has effectively addressed the areas for improvement identified in the previous inspection.
What the school should improve
- The school does not ensure that teachers routinely develop pupils' vocabulary and understanding effectively. Where this happens, some pupils do not deepen their knowledge and understanding well enough. The school should ensure that all teachers check and develop pupils' understanding of subject-specific vocabulary securely in all subjects so that pupils deepen their knowledge of the curriculum.
- Sometimes, teachers do not make sufficient adaptations to ensure that pupils access the intended curriculum. As a result, some pupils' learning and understanding is less secure. The school should make sure that teachers know how to adapt teaching appropriately to enable all pupils learn the curriculum successfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
436 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Leverton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 37% met the expected standard |
| High Beech CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Lisa Gibbs
- Phone
- 01992715885
- Address
- Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115282
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.