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Wanstead High School
Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.9 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,434
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.1, placing it in the top 17% nationally. A commendable 77% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 87% progress to university, with 36% attending top-third institutions. While parent satisfaction is fairly positive at 70%, there is room for improvement in parent engagement.
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Last inspected: 21 October 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.1 | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 61% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 47% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 87% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (283 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
78%
Progress is communicated
77%
Behaviour is good
73%
My child makes good progress
72%
School keeps me informed
71%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School has high expectations
68%
School supports development
66%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.1%
White Other11.4%
Asian Pakistani9.9%
Asian Indian7.3%
Asian Bangladeshi6.6%
Mixed W+Asian5.0%
Mixed Other3.9%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Other2.6%
Asian Other2.2%
Black Caribbean2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Irish0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.57570, 0.03627 · E11 2JZ
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN102851
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wansteadhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wanstead High School rated by Ofsted?
Wanstead High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 October 2015.
Is Wanstead High School a good school?
Wanstead High School scores 62.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Wanstead High School?
Based on 283 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wanstead High School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wanstead High School in GCSEs?
Wanstead High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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