Kelmscott School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 245 Markhouse Road Walthamstow London E17 8DN |
| Phone | 02085212115 |
| Reference Number | 103105 |
Kelmscott School demonstrates strong performance, maintaining the quality noted in its previous inspection. Pupils feel safe, happy, and are encouraged to be confident learners, showcasing a positive attitude towards their education guided by the school's values. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, allowing students to engage deeply with their areas of interest while being well-supported academically and personally. Additionally, the staff's commitment to ensuring effective reading support has helped students, particularly those with challenges such as English as an additional language, to thrive.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1097 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.98%
Girls: 41.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 54.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 132 | 102 | 234 |
| 8 | 138 | 93 | 231 |
| 9 | 147 | 79 | 226 |
| 10 | 124 | 76 | 200 |
| 11 | 106 | 100 | 206 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 24.8% |
| Pakistani | 20% |
| White, British | 11.8% |
| Asian, Other | 7.1% |
| African | 6.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| Caribbean | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 14 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 24 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a high level of confidence and resilience.
- The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that meets national expectations.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and effectively communicate ideas.
- The school has successfully integrated support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- There is a strong emphasis on reading, with a comprehensive programme in place.
- Pupils enjoy exemplary behaviour and feel supported in improving their conduct.
- Well-developed systems support effective attendance management.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices are inconsistent, leading to knowledge gaps for some pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.1% |
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 | 131 | 30 |
| Third Preference | 94 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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