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Kelmscott School
245 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8DN, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.6 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,097
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. Students achieve an Attainment 8 score of 43.7, and 60% reach the expected standard in English and Maths, although only 38% achieve a higher grade of 5 or above in these subjects. The school performs better than 62% of schools nationally, but the EBacc entry rate of 34% indicates room for improvement in a broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2016Older 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (178 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child is happy
94%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
81%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other24.8%
Asian Pakistani20.0%
White British11.8%
Asian Other7.1%
Black African6.6%
Other5.4%
Mixed Other5.1%
Black Other3.9%
Black Caribbean3.2%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.57557, -0.02837 · E17 8DN
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN103105
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.kelmscottschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kelmscott School rated by Ofsted?
Kelmscott School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2016.
Is Kelmscott School a good school?
Kelmscott School scores 55.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Kelmscott School?
Based on 178 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kelmscott School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kelmscott School in GCSEs?
Kelmscott School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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