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Willowfield School
209 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6ND, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.9 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,004
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1 places it in the top 48% nationally, reflecting a positive academic environment. However, the EBacc entry rate of 34% suggests there may be room for improvement in offering a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2012Older 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%. | 71% | Top 35% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other23.9%
White British16.7%
Asian Pakistani15.6%
Black African8.9%
Black Caribbean6.6%
Other5.0%
Asian Other4.8%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Black Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.58588, -0.03978 · E17 6ND
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN103100
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.willowfield-school.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Willowfield School rated by Ofsted?
Willowfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2012.
Is Willowfield School a good school?
Willowfield School scores 51.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Willowfield School in GCSEs?
Willowfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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