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Heathcote School & Science College
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.8 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,116
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 48% nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 14%. Overall, the school provides a supportive environment with a decent rate of university progression, making it a viable option for parents considering secondary education.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2018Older 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. | 46.1 | Top 48% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 39% | Top 36% 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%. | 28% | Top 36% 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%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 77 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.2%
White Other20.3%
Black African6.0%
Other5.3%
Mixed Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Black Caribbean4.8%
Asian Pakistani4.7%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Indian0.6%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.62628, 0.01204 · E4 6ES
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN103097
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.heathcoteschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Heathcote School & Science College rated by Ofsted?
Heathcote School & Science College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2018.
Is Heathcote School & Science College a good school?
Heathcote School & Science College scores 45.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Heathcote School & Science College in GCSEs?
Heathcote School & Science College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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