Wanstead Church School
#59 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#391 of 15,697 nationally
About Wanstead Church School
Wanstead Church School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 197 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 94.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 59th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (99th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 197; capacity filled 84.2%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Wanstead Church School ranks 36th 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%)96%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- 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%)6.7%
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 Wanstead Church School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 197
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 96%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Wanstead Church School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students · 564 m away
Snaresbrook Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
461 students · 766 m away
Wanstead High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,434 students · 872 m away
Nightingale Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
685 students · 973 m away
Leytonstone School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,028 students · 1.3 km away
Forest School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,605 students · 1.3 km away
Snaresbrook Prep School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
89 students · 1.4 km away
Oakdale Infants' School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
299 students · 1.6 km away
Oakdale Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
357 students · 1.6 km away
Gwyn Jones Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Miles Coverdale Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
197 students
Malorees Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Campsbourne Infant School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
197 students
Langtons Infant School & Nursery
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
197 students
St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Uxbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wanstead Church School a good school?
Wanstead Church School has a Success Index (England) of 94.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #59 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 Wanstead Church School rank in London?
Wanstead Church School ranks #59 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #391 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wanstead Church School?
Wanstead Church School had 197 students in 2025.
Is Wanstead Church School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wanstead Church School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Wanstead Church School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wanstead Church School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.