South Grove Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
485 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near South Grove Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Barn Croft Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 89% met the expected standard |
| Mission Grove Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 83% 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
- Phone
- 02085216000
- 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.