Ringwood Road, Walthamstow, London E17 8PW
10 simple reasons to choose South Grove Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Walthamstow.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose South Grove Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Walthamstow and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.5 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects (International Primary Curriculum). Also an Additional Resource Provision for Autism (18 places).
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near South Grove Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Forest Preparatory School, Snaresbrook (2.5 miles); Snaresbrook Preparatory School (3.5 miles); St Aubyn's School (3.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Greenleaf Primary School (0.8 miles); St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Walthamstow (1.1 miles); Newport School (1.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Forest School, Snaresbrook (2.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Walthamstow School for Girls (1.1 miles); Connaught School for Girls (2.1 miles); Clapton Girls' Academy (2.6 miles).