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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Academy sponsor led · London · E17 8LG

Ages 2–11 · 338 pupils · Waltham Forest

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

78%

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)78%
Higher standard (RWM)20%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
109.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.3%
Unauthorised4.2%
Authorised absence
1.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
295

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill80%

338 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
338
Boys / girls
178 / 160
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
338 / 420 (80%)
Free school meals
30.7%
FSM pupils
94
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: LION ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LION ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Lion Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Paul Acheson

Location

Address
Colchester Road, Walthamstow
Postcode
E17 8LG
Town
London
Local authority
Waltham Forest
District
Waltham Forest
Constituency
Walthamstow
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 2–11, in London, Waltham Forest, 338 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 30.7%.

Open schools in London
1846
Primary schools in London
994
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E17
40
Primary in E17
24
Open schools in Waltham Forest LA
87
Primary in Waltham Forest LA
51

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence5.0%

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  • South Grove Primary School

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    • KS288%
    • Absence5.1%

    0.4 miles away

  • Sybourn Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • KS277%
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  • St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • KS271%
    • Absence3.4%

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  • Barn Croft Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • KS234%
    • Absence5.4%

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  • Riverley Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

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    • KS297%
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  • Willow Brook Primary School Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

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    London · E10 7BH · Waltham Forest

    Ages 3–11

    • KS290%
    • Absence5.9%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Acheson
Telephone
02085207031
Website
www.thomasgamuel.net

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