South Grove Primary School

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

Ringwood Road, London, E17 8PWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

South Grove 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 7th of 48 primary schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 January 2019, report published 6 February 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 May 2024

Pupils flourish at this welcoming and inclusive school. Positive relationships exist between pupils, staff and teachers. This fosters an environment where everyone treats each other with high levels of respect and courtesy. Staff encourage all pupils to be reflective, respectful, responsible and resilient. It is a stimulating place for pupils to learn. Teachers are aspirational for pupils' achievements and behaviour. The school has created a curriculum and a climate for learning that enable pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to excel in all that they do. Pupils work hard and listen attentively. They are rightly proud of the work that they produce. Classrooms are calm and inviting. Behaviour in lessons is exemplary. Pupils show remarkable empathy for others. Bullying is rare, and pupils know that adults will respond swiftly to any concerns they raise. Pupils are happy and feel safe in school. The school values pupils' opinions. Staff and governors frequently consult them about many aspects of school life. Pupils relish the wealth of opportunities to work together with the wider school community for the benefit of all. Pupils enjoy the many clubs and activities, such as karate, coding and knitting. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the education and care that their children receive at the school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

50 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths24%

24%, 16 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 score115

115, 10 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

485 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals27.4%

27.4%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language60%

60%, 38.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.2%

14.2%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7%

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

Schools near South Grove Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Edinburgh Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Barn Croft Primary School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good68% met the expected standard
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding89% met the expected standard
Mission Grove Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good46% met the expected standard
Thomas Gamuel Primary School0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard83% 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
Miss Julie Maltwood
Address
Ringwood Road, London, E17 8PW
Local authority
Waltham Forest
URN
103072

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.