Thomas Gamuel Primary School
URN: 140405 • London E17 8LG
Overview
- Name
- Thomas Gamuel Primary School
- URN
- 140405
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Acheson (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 02085207031
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Colchester Road, London E17 8LG
Summary
Thomas Gamuel Primary School is a mixed, two-form entry academy located in Walthamstow, London, serving children aged three to eleven. With a current enrolment of 347 pupils, the school has a capacity of 420 and is part of the Lion Academy Trust. The school prides itself on its diverse community, with students representing 27 ethnicities and speaking over 30 languages, fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported.
The school’s ethos centres on providing an excellent education to improve outcomes and life chances for all pupils, regardless of their background. Thomas Gamuel Primary focuses on high expectations and strategic support to help students overcome challenges, encouraging them to become curious and autonomous learners. The curriculum is designed to be rich and varied, catering to individual needs while promoting self-esteem and self-belief.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s mission, as it seeks to build strong partnerships with parents and local organisations. This collaborative approach aims to benefit not only the students but also the wider community, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their secondary education and future endeavors.
The school’s ethos centres on providing an excellent education to improve outcomes and life chances for all pupils, regardless of their background. Thomas Gamuel Primary focuses on high expectations and strategic support to help students overcome challenges, encouraging them to become curious and autonomous learners. The curriculum is designed to be rich and varied, catering to individual needs while promoting self-esteem and self-belief.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s mission, as it seeks to build strong partnerships with parents and local organisations. This collaborative approach aims to benefit not only the students but also the wider community, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their secondary education and future endeavors.
Useful links
- Governors login (governance)
- communitas-pr (other)
- here (other)
- Our Socials (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School tours (other)
- Beyond the Classroom (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
- LION ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 347
- Boys
- 177
- Girls
- 170
- FSM %
- 26.90
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 347 | 177 | 170 | 420 | 26.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 382 | 216 | 166 | 420 | 33.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 351 | 179 | 172 | 420 | 30.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 351 | 179 | 172 | 420 | 30.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 336 | 173 | 163 | 420 | 24.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 375 | 199 | 176 | 420 | 24.60 |
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