Schools in Waltham Abbey, East of England (2025)
6 schools · 2,635 students · 4 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 436.
Waltham Abbey, in East of England, has 6 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,635 students. By level there are 5 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 4 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Waltham Abbey's schools is 436, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy (64.4, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Nazeing Primary School (57.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Hillhouse CofE Primary School (29.6, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy (812 students), Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy (598 students), Leverton Primary School (436 students).
Ranked schools in Waltham Abbey
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 164Waltham Holy Cross Primary AcademyWaltham Abbey · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 598 students
- 258Nazeing Primary SchoolWaltham Abbey · Academy Primary– · 250 students
- 330Hillhouse CofE Primary SchoolWaltham Abbey · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 341 students
- 426Leverton Primary SchoolWaltham Abbey · Local authority Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 525King Harold Business & Enterprise AcademyWaltham Abbey · Academy Secondary36.5 Attainment 8 · 812 students
- 617Upshire Primary Foundation SchoolWALTHAM ABBEY · Local authority Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Waltham Abbey · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 598 |
| 2 | Nazeing Primary School Waltham Abbey · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 57.9 Top 50% | – | 250 |
| 3 | Hillhouse CofE Primary School Waltham Abbey · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.6 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 341 |
| 4 | Leverton Primary School Waltham Abbey · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 25.7 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 5 | King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Waltham Abbey · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 25.0 Lower 50% | 36.5 Attainment 8 | 812 |
| 6 | Upshire Primary Foundation School WALTHAM ABBEY · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 17.3 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Waltham Abbey side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waltham Abbey?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is the highest-ranked school in Waltham Abbey with a Success Index (England) of 64.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Waltham Abbey?
Waltham Abbey has 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,635 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Waltham Abbey?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Waltham Abbey is 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.