Join the Gwyn Jones Family
We usually encourage families to visit our school setting so you can experience the warm, friendly and engaging environment for yourself. Unfortunately, at the moment, this is not possible. We are currently adhering to government guidelines regarding visitors in school. However, our virtual video tour (filmed during lockdown) can be found here:
Here are some videos sent in from the homes of our wonderful familes to tell you what they love about our school ...after all they are the experts!
Admissions
We currently have 15 and 30 hour funded and paid spaces in our nursery. We also run an early years breakfast and tea time club (7.50am - 6pm). Please contact admissions@gwynjones.waltham.sch.uk for more information.
School admission (Reception to year 6) is through the local education authority, Waltham Forest Council. Parents wishing to apply for a place in Reception or in year admissions should contact Waltham Forest using the detials below. Our published admissions number (PAN) is 420 (60 per year). The arrangments for Admission to the nursery is covered by the school's own policy which can be found here.
Details can be found here in the Nursery and Primary Education Guide for Waltham Forest Schools. This website explains the following issues:
* arrangements for selecting pupils who apply at every age group
*our oversubscription criteria.
* an explanation of how to apply through Waltham Forest which is our admissions authority.
https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/applying-primary-school-place
School Admissions Service
Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
London
E17 4JF
Telephone: 020 8496 3000
Email: admissions@walthamforest.gov.uk
School Admissions - Information and Advice Service
Sycamore House Town Hall Complex
Forest Road London
E17 4JF
Please ring 0208 496 300 to book your appointment.
Email: admissions@walthamforest.gov.uk
Children are admitted and grouped in age order.
Prospectus
Below is the School Prospectus. This contains lots of information about the school, including:
* timetable- start/finish times
* information on attendance and holidays
*details about uniform