Waltham Forest College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Forest Road Walthamstow London E17 4JB |
| Reference Number | 130456 |
Waltham Forest College has demonstrated outstanding overall effectiveness in its recent inspection. The college provides exceptional education across various programs, with learners achieving well and showing a strong commitment to their studies. Notably, the college excels in supporting learners with high needs, providing them with life-changing experiences and inclusive education. The leadership team is highly effective in meeting local skills needs and ensuring all learners, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, receive high-quality teaching and training.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional leadership and management
- High-quality education across all programs
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among learners
- Effective support for learners with high needs
- Strong community engagement and partnerships
- Comprehensive careers education and guidance
- Effective monitoring of learner progress
Areas for Improvement
- Apprenticeships not always providing English and mathematics qualifications early enough
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0.14 miles |
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The Woodside Primary Academy
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0.28 miles |
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Emmanuel Community School
The Drive, Walthamstow, London, E17 3BN |
0.31 miles |
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Church Hill Nursery School
Woodbury Road, London, E17 9SB |
0.48 miles |
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Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Beresford Road, London, E17 4LN |
0.49 miles |
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Chapel End Junior Academy
Roberts Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4LS |
0.5 miles |
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Thorpe Hall Primary School
123 Hale End Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4DP |
0.59 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9HJ |
0.62 miles |
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Greenleaf Primary School
80 Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6QW |
0.63 miles |
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The Winns Primary School
Fleeming Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5ET |
0.63 miles |
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Henry Maynard Primary School
101 Maynard Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9JE |
0.65 miles |
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Walthamstow Montessori School
Penryhn Hall, Penryhn Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DA |
0.68 miles |
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Walthamstow Primary Academy
Billet Road, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP |
0.83 miles |
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Roger Ascham Primary School
1 Wigton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5HU |
0.9 miles |
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Mission Grove Primary School
Buxton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7EJ |
1.01 miles |
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Selwyn Primary School
105 Selwyn Avenue, London, E4 9NE |
1.02 miles |
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Hillyfield Primary Academy
Higham Hill Road, London, E17 6ED |
1.04 miles |
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Edinburgh Primary School
Queen's Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8QR |
1.11 miles |
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Barclay Primary School
155 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EJ |
1.14 miles |
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Whittingham Primary Academy
Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5QX |
1.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Holy Family Catholic School
1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA |
0.17 miles |
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Sir George Monoux College
Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AA |
0.33 miles |
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Frederick Bremer School
Siddeley Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EY |
0.37 miles |
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Whitefield School
Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AZ |
0.42 miles |
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Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RZ |
0.44 miles |
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Walthamstow Academy
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP |
0.83 miles |
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Forest School
College Place, London, E17 3PY |
0.93 miles |
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South Chingford Foundation School
Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG |
0.93 miles |
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Belmont Park School
Leyton Green Road, Leyton, Waltham Forest, London, E10 6DB |
1.05 miles |
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Leyton Sixth Form College
Essex Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EQ |
1.1 miles |
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Lime Academy Hornbeam
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1.14 miles |
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Joseph Clarke School
Vincent Road, London, E4 9PP |
1.22 miles |
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Big Creative Academy
38, Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HL |
1.22 miles |
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Leytonstone School
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1.3 miles |
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Highams Park School
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, Essex, E4 9PJ |
1.32 miles |
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Willowfield School
209 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6ND |
1.32 miles |
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Kelmscott School
245 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8DN |
1.33 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5SD |
1.4 miles |
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George Mitchell School
Farmer Road, Leyton, London, E10 5DN |
1.61 miles |
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1.65 miles |