Walthamstow School for Girls
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Hill Walthamstow London E17 9RZ |
| Phone | 02085099446 |
| Reference Number | 103103 |
Walthamstow School for Girls continues to perform exceptionally well following its previous outstanding inspection. The school has maintained high standards across all areas, fostering a positive and aspirational culture among students. It effectively supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they achieve excellent academic outcomes. The commitment to personal development and a diverse array of extracurricular activities further enhances the educational experience, preparing pupils for future endeavors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 890 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 177 | 177 |
| 8 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 9 | Unknown | 179 | 179 |
| 10 | Unknown | 175 | 175 |
| 11 | Unknown | 179 | 179 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 21.6% |
| Pakistani | 19.6% |
| White, Other | 16.1% |
| Asian, Other | 7.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.1% |
| African | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Caribbean | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 12 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional education and high aspirational culture.
- Strong commitment from pupils towards learning and achievements.
- High expectations for student behaviour and conduct.
- Skilled teachers who adapt the curriculum successfully for all pupils.
- Extensive opportunities for personal development and leadership.
- Effective careers programme with strong information and support.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 82.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 141 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 87 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 27 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Church Hill Nursery School
Woodbury Road, London, E17 9SB |
0.04 miles |
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Emmanuel Community School
The Drive, Walthamstow, London, E17 3BN |
0.16 miles |
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA |
0.4 miles |
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Henry Maynard Primary School
101 Maynard Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9JE |
0.42 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9HJ |
0.49 miles |
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Greenleaf Primary School
80 Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6QW |
0.55 miles |
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The Woodside Primary Academy
Wood Street, London, E17 3JX |
0.6 miles |
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Edinburgh Primary School
Queen's Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8QR |
0.69 miles |
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Mission Grove Primary School
Buxton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7EJ |
0.7 miles |
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The Winns Primary School
Fleeming Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5ET |
0.71 miles |
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Colchester Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8LG |
0.78 miles |
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South Grove Primary School
Ringwood Road, London, E17 8PW |
0.84 miles |
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Barclay Primary School
155 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EJ |
0.86 miles |
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Low Hall Nursery School
Low Hall Lane, London, E17 8BE |
0.87 miles |
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Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Beresford Road, London, E17 4LN |
0.88 miles |
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Chapel End Junior Academy
Roberts Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4LS |
0.89 miles |
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Walthamstow Montessori School
Penryhn Hall, Penryhn Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DA |
0.92 miles |
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Stoneydown Park School
Pretoria Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JY |
0.97 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Longfield Avenue, London, E17 7DP |
0.99 miles |
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Thorpe Hall Primary School
123 Hale End Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4DP |
1.01 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Holy Family Catholic School
1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA |
0.41 miles |
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Waltham Forest College
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB |
0.44 miles |
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Belmont Park School
Leyton Green Road, Leyton, Waltham Forest, London, E10 6DB |
0.68 miles |
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Sir George Monoux College
Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AA |
0.71 miles |
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Frederick Bremer School
Siddeley Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EY |
0.78 miles |
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Leyton Sixth Form College
Essex Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EQ |
0.8 miles |
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Whitefield School
Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AZ |
0.82 miles |
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Kelmscott School
245 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8DN |
0.91 miles |
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Forest School
College Place, London, E17 3PY |
1 miles |
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Big Creative Academy
38, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HL |
1.07 miles |
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Walthamstow Academy
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP |
1.08 miles |
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Leytonstone School
Colworth Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1JD |
1.11 miles |
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Willowfield School
209 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6ND |
1.11 miles |
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George Mitchell School
Farmer Road, Leyton, London, E10 5DN |
1.19 miles |
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Lime Academy Hornbeam
Folly Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NT |
1.31 miles |
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South Chingford Foundation School
Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG |
1.34 miles |
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Norlington School and 6th Form
Norlington Road, Leyton, London, E10 6JZ |
1.35 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5SD |
1.37 miles |
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Lammas School
150 Seymour Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LX |
1.43 miles |
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Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
30-36 Lindley Road, Leyton, London, E10 6QT |
1.47 miles |