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Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RZ, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.4 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
890
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school boasts impressive GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally and 84% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 48%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 60.0 | Top 8% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 73% | Top 8% 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%. | 48% | Top 19% 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%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
Parent View (132 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child is happy
88%
School keeps me informed
86%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.6%
Asian Pakistani19.6%
White Other16.1%
Asian Other7.3%
Mixed Other7.1%
Black African5.5%
Black Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Indian2.7%
Other2.6%
Black Caribbean2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Chinese1.0%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.58529, -0.01397 · E17 9RZ
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN103103
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walthamstow School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Walthamstow School for Girls was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2018.
Is Walthamstow School for Girls a good school?
Walthamstow School for Girls scores 95.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Walthamstow School for Girls?
Based on 132 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walthamstow School for Girls receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Walthamstow School for Girls in GCSEs?
Walthamstow School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.0. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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