Risley Avenue Primary School
Risley Avenue Primary School is a community school in Haringey for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 427 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Risley Avenue Primary School is Good, from an inspection in December 2022. In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: December 2022. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Roundway Tottenham London N17 7AB |
| Phone | 02088080792 |
| Reference Number | 131879 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 427 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.38%
Girls: 42.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 57.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 22 | 56 |
| 2 | 29 | 20 | 49 |
| 3 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| 4 | 31 | 19 | 50 |
| 5 | 33 | 31 | 64 |
| 6 | 29 | 27 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 25.3% |
| African | 16.9% |
| White, British | 8.9% |
| Caribbean | 7.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Irish | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
Risley Avenue Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a good standard in all areas evaluated during its recent inspection. The school is noted for its effective promotion of diversity and respectful interactions among pupils from various backgrounds. Leaders are ambitious for their students, providing a range of enriching experiences that enhance learning, especially in music and reading. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to prepare pupils for future education, though there are minor gaps in subject-specific knowledge that need addressing.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 16 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 31 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Promotion of diversity and harmonious relationships among pupils
- Ambitious and enriching curriculum with varied experiences
- Effective, supportive behaviour management and positive school climate
- Strong emphasis on developing reading skills from early years
- Effective adaptations of the curriculum for students with SEND
- Good use of assessment to address misconceptions quickly
- Strong support and professional development for staff
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, subject leaders lack the expertise to adequately support staff
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 15% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 105 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
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| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -0.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -1.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Third Preference | 29 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Lancasterian Primary School
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0.29 miles |
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The Willow Primary School
Adams Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6HW |
0.32 miles |
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The Brook Special Primary School
Adams Road, Tottenham, London, N17 6HW |
0.4 miles |
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St Francis De Sales Catholic Infant School
Church Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8AZ |
0.44 miles |
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St Francis De Sales Catholic Junior School
Church Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8AZ |
0.44 miles |
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Pembury House Nursery School
Lansdowne Road, London, N17 9XE |
0.49 miles |
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Assunnah Primary School
565 A, High Road, Tottenham, N17 6SB |
0.49 miles |
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The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
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0.51 miles |
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Bruce Grove Primary School
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0.52 miles |
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The Mulberry Primary School
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0.57 miles |
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Rowland Hill Nursery School
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0.61 miles |
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St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Infant School
Park Lane, London, N17 0HH |
0.65 miles |
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St Paul's and All Hallows CofE Junior School
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0.65 miles |
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Hyland House School
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Brook House Primary School
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0.7 miles |
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Lea Valley Primary School
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Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
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0.81 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park
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0.83 miles |
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Wilbury Primary School
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Haringey Sixth Form College
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0.48 miles |
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London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
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0.59 miles |
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Vale School
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0.72 miles |
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Duke's Aldridge
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0.72 miles |
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Riverside School
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0.97 miles |
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Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9LN |
0.98 miles |
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The Grove
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1 miles |
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Mulberry Academy Woodside
White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London, N22 5QJ |
1.01 miles |
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Park View School
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1.03 miles |
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Lift Aylward
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1.23 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School
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1.35 miles |
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Gladesmore Community School
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1.47 miles |
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Greek Secondary School of London
22 Trinity Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8LB |
1.54 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
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1.58 miles |
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West Lea School
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1.63 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls
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1.71 miles |
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Talmud Torah London
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1.73 miles |
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Bnos Zion of Bobov
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1.75 miles |
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Vishnitz Girls School
49 Amhurst Park, N16 5DL |
1.76 miles |
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Beis Rochel d'Satmar Girls' School
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1.76 miles |
What is Risley Avenue Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Risley Avenue Primary School is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
When was Risley Avenue Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Risley Avenue Primary School was last inspected in December 2022.
How many pupils does Risley Avenue Primary School have?
Risley Avenue Primary School has 427 pupils on roll.
What age range does Risley Avenue Primary School cover?
Risley Avenue Primary School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
What are Risley Avenue Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Risley Avenue Primary School?
Risley Avenue Primary School is at The Roundway, Tottenham, London, N17 7AB.