Best primary schools in Waltham Abbey (2026)
Waltham Abbey has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy, in the top 44% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 49%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 44% in England |
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Waltham Abbey |
64% | 73% | 11% | Good | |
2 Bottom 33% in England |
Leverton Primary School Waltham Abbey |
56% | 42% | 4% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 20% in England |
Hillhouse CofE Primary School Waltham Abbey · Church of England |
51% | 43% | 7% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 6% in England |
Upshire Primary Foundation School Waltham Abbey |
41% | 37% | 3% | Not judged |
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- Brentwood
- Canvey Island
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- Clacton-on-Sea
- Colchester
- Grays
- Halstead (Braintree)
- Harlow
- Harwich
- Hockley and Hawkwell
- Loughton
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- Rochford
- Saffron Walden
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- Southend-on-Sea
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- Stansted Mountfitchet
- Thundersley and South Benfleet
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- Tiptree
- Wickford
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Waltham Abbey?
On exam results over the last three years, Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Waltham Abbey, in the top 44% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.