St Mary's CofE Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Waltham Forest, London, for children aged 5 to 11. In January 2026, 46 of its 592 pupils (7.8%) were getting SEN support and 15 (2.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 5–11
- 592 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Waltham Forest.
7.8% get SEN support
46 of 592 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.5% have an EHC plan
15 of 592 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism15
- Speech, language and communication15
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia12
- Social, emotional and mental health7
- Severe learning difficulty5
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
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 592 (places for 630)
- Headteacher
- Mr Joe Pitchford
- Part of
- Genesis Education Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 12.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Waltham Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 144238
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, March 2016; school remains Outstanding (March 2022)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2016. 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, March 2022).
Contact and getting there
Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9HJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Woodside Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 miles
- Belmont Park School Special school · Ages 11–16 0.5 miles
- Frederick Bremer School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Whitefield School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Henry Maynard Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.6%, EHC plans 5.4% 0.2 miles
- Holy Family Catholic School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 6.6%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.5 miles
- Walthamstow School for Girls Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 11.4%, EHC plans 4.8% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Waltham Forest SEND schools in Waltham Forest
Questions about St Mary's CofE Primary School
How many pupils at St Mary's CofE Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 46 of the 592 pupils (7.8%) were getting SEN support and 15 (2.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (15 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (15 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (12 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Mary's CofE Primary School?
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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
You can ask for St Mary's CofE Primary School 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School 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 The Woodside Primary Academy, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School?
Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9HJ, 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.