Chapel End Junior Academy is a mainstream primary school in Waltham Forest, London, for children aged 7 to 11. In January 2026, 60 of its 229 pupils (26.2%) were getting SEN support and 24 (10.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 7–11
- 229 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Waltham Forest.
26.2% get SEN support
60 of 229 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
10.5% have an EHC plan
24 of 229 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication50
- Moderate learning difficulty9
- Autism6
- Social, emotional and mental health6
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia6
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
- 7 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 229 (places for 360)
- Headteacher
- Terence Sheen (Principal Designate)
- Part of
- Reach2 Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 36.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Waltham Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 139259
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 Good, March 2015; school remains Good (July 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
Roberts Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4LS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Frederick Bremer School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Whitefield School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Thorpe Hall Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Lime Academy Hornbeam Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Primary · Ages 2–7 · SEN support 21.7%, EHC plans 3.6% 0.1 miles
- South Chingford Foundation School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 9.7%, EHC plans 5.7% 0.4 miles
- Walthamstow Academy Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 13.1%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Waltham Forest SEND schools in Waltham Forest
Questions about Chapel End Junior Academy
How many pupils at Chapel End Junior Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 60 of the 229 pupils (26.2%) were getting SEN support and 24 (10.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Chapel End Junior Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (50 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (9 pupils) and autism (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Chapel End Junior 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 Chapel End Junior 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 Chapel End Junior Academy?
You can ask for Chapel End Junior 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 Chapel End Junior 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 Frederick Bremer School, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Chapel End Junior Academy?
Roberts Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4LS, in Waltham Forest.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.