South Grove Primary School
URN: 103072 • London E17 8PW
Overview
- Name
- South Grove Primary School
- URN
- 103072
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Maltwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085216000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ringwood Road, London E17 8PW
Summary
South Grove Primary School is a mixed community school located in Walthamstow, East London, with a current enrolment of 460 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide a supportive atmosphere that values strong home-school partnerships.
The curriculum at South Grove is designed to inspire and engage students across various subjects, including English, Mathematics, Art, and Computing. Emphasis is placed on developing essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication. The school aims to equip children with the knowledge and competencies necessary for their future, while also promoting a sense of responsibility towards their local and global communities.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (28.8%), South Grove is committed to inclusivity and ensuring that all children have access to quality education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and regularly shares curriculum overviews to keep families informed about their children's learning journeys.
The curriculum at South Grove is designed to inspire and engage students across various subjects, including English, Mathematics, Art, and Computing. Emphasis is placed on developing essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication. The school aims to equip children with the knowledge and competencies necessary for their future, while also promoting a sense of responsibility towards their local and global communities.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (28.8%), South Grove is committed to inclusivity and ensuring that all children have access to quality education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and regularly shares curriculum overviews to keep families informed about their children's learning journeys.
Useful links
- Parent View (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- @grove_primary (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- School website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Waltham Forest
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 460
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 235
- FSM %
- 28.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 460 | 225 | 235 | 420 | 28.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 463 | 227 | 236 | 420 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 475 | 239 | 236 | 420 | 27.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 475 | 239 | 236 | 420 | 27.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 469 | 244 | 225 | 420 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 494 | 251 | 243 | 420 | 22.00 |
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