Waltham Forest College
Waltham Forest College is a further education school in Waltham Forest for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for Waltham Forest College is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection: May 2024.
| 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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
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.
| 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
| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA |
0.14 miles |
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The Woodside Primary Academy
Wood Street, London, E17 3JX |
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 |
|
Henry Maynard Primary School
101 Maynard Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9JE |
0.65 miles |
|
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Billet Road, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP |
0.83 miles |
|
Roger Ascham Primary School
1 Wigton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5HU |
0.9 miles |
|
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 |
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Stoneydown Park School
Pretoria Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JY |
1.19 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Holy Family Catholic School
1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA |
0.17 miles |
|
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
Folly Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NT |
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
Colworth Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1JD |
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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Woodford County High School
High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA |
1.65 miles |
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What is Waltham Forest College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Waltham Forest College is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
When was Waltham Forest College last inspected by Ofsted?
Waltham Forest College was last inspected in May 2024.
What age range does Waltham Forest College cover?
Waltham Forest College for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is Waltham Forest College?
Waltham Forest College is at Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB.