Willow Brook Primary School Academy is a mainstream primary school in Waltham Forest, London, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 107 of its 660 pupils (16.2%) were getting SEN support and 47 (7.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 660 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Waltham Forest.
16.2% get SEN support
107 of 660 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
7.1% have an EHC plan
47 of 660 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication61
- Social, emotional and mental health58
- Autism16
- Moderate learning difficulty6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 660 (places for 675)
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott Hartley
- Part of
- The Griffin Schools Trust
- Free school meals
- 20.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Waltham Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 138364
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Waltham Forest council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2017; school remains Outstanding (September 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, September 2023).
Contact and getting there
190 Church Road, Leyton, London, E10 7BH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- South Grove Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
- Belmont Park School Special school · Ages 11–16 1.0 mile
- Gainsborough Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 0–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- Leaways School Independent · Ages 7–17 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Riverley Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 8.9%, EHC plans 5.3% 0.1 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Primary · Ages 2–7 · SEN support 16.7%, EHC plans 3% 0.2 miles
- Lammas School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 11%, EHC plans 3.5% 0.2 miles
All mainstream schools in Waltham Forest SEND schools in Waltham Forest
Questions about Willow Brook Primary School Academy
How many pupils at Willow Brook Primary School Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 107 of the 660 pupils (16.2%) were getting SEN support and 47 (7.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Willow Brook Primary School Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (61 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (58 pupils) and autism (16 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Willow Brook Primary School Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Willow Brook Primary School Academy?
Through Waltham Forest council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Willow Brook Primary School Academy?
You can ask for Willow Brook Primary School Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Willow Brook Primary School Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is South Grove Primary School, about 1.0 mile away.
Where is Willow Brook Primary School Academy?
190 Church Road, Leyton, London, E10 7BH, in Waltham Forest.
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