Best Primary Schools in Waltham Abbey 2025 | Rankings, Ofsted & Catchments | FindMySchool

2025 Best Primary Schools in Waltham Abbey Area

Waltham Abbey primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Nazeing Primary School, Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, and Upshire Primary Foundation School are the highest-performing options, achieving 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 21% of pupils reach the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. With 5 schools serving this historic market town on the Essex-Hertfordshire border, families benefit from close-knit community schools with excellent academic foundations. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.

Key Performance Metrics for Waltham Abbey

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Waltham Abbey72%

vs

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Waltham Abbey21%

vs

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Waltham Abbey77%

vs

England82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Waltham Abbey100%

vs

England90%

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Waltham Abbey

72%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Waltham Abbey

21%vsEngland

8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Waltham Abbey

77%vsEngland

82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Waltham Abbey

100%vsEngland

90%

Map of Primary Schools in Waltham Abbey

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Neighbourhoods in Waltham Abbey

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Leverton Primary School	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Leverton Primary School

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Nazeing Primary School	State	Primary	5-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Nazeing Primary School

State • Primary • 5-11 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Hillhouse CofE Primary School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Hillhouse CofE Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#5

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Upshire Primary Foundation School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Upshire Primary Foundation School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

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