Edmund Waller Primary School
#594 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#3486 of 15,697 nationally
About Edmund Waller Primary School
Edmund Waller Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lewisham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 434 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 72.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 594th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 434; capacity filled 96.2%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Edmund Waller Primary School ranks 420th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Edmund Waller Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 434
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Edmund Waller Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hollydale Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
155 students · 436 m away
Haberdashers' Hatcham College
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,375 students · 480 m away
Kender Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
351 students · 495 m away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School
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410 students · 532 m away
The St Thomas the Apostle College
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,140 students · 535 m away
St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
151 students · 832 m away
John Donne Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
405 students · 916 m away
John Stainer Community Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
400 students · 959 m away
Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
395 students · 984 m away
Childeric Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
334 students · 1.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edmund Waller Primary School a good school?
Edmund Waller Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #594 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Edmund Waller Primary School rank in London?
Edmund Waller Primary School ranks #594 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #3486 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Edmund Waller Primary School?
Edmund Waller Primary School had 434 students in 2025.
Is Edmund Waller Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Edmund Waller Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Edmund Waller Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Edmund Waller Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.