Roger Ascham Primary School
URN: 136362 • London E17 5HU
Overview
- Name
- Roger Ascham Primary School
- URN
- 136362
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RAY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robin Desoer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085273157
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Wigton Road, London E17 5HU
Summary
Roger Ascham Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Waltham Forest, London, with a current enrolment of 407 pupils and a capacity of 480. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment, aiming to equip children with essential skills and values for their future. The ethos of the school emphasizes hard work, respect, and the celebration of diversity, fostering a sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Roger Ascham prioritises the core subjects of English and mathematics while also encouraging social development and critical thinking. The school promotes a culture where pupils are motivated to enjoy their learning and take responsibility for their behaviour. School rules, collaboratively created by students and teachers, focus on listening, caring, and striving for personal bests, creating a fair and consistent framework for all.
For parents considering admissions, the school offers 60 places per year group, with opportunities for individual tours available upon request. The admissions process is managed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest, and the school is committed to supporting children with special educational needs through its tailored policies and resources.
The curriculum at Roger Ascham prioritises the core subjects of English and mathematics while also encouraging social development and critical thinking. The school promotes a culture where pupils are motivated to enjoy their learning and take responsibility for their behaviour. School rules, collaboratively created by students and teachers, focus on listening, caring, and striving for personal bests, creating a fair and consistent framework for all.
For parents considering admissions, the school offers 60 places per year group, with opportunities for individual tours available upon request. The admissions process is managed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest, and the school is committed to supporting children with special educational needs through its tailored policies and resources.
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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
- Not applicable
- Trust
- RAY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 407
- Boys
- 195
- Girls
- 212
- FSM %
- 27.40
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 407 | 195 | 212 | 480 | 27.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 424 | 196 | 228 | 480 | 27.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 440 | 208 | 232 | 480 | 29.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 440 | 208 | 232 | 480 | 29.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 447 | 217 | 230 | 480 | 27.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 437 | 200 | 237 | 480 | 22.60 |
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