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Waltham Forest College
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, Waltham Forest
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 40% of students progressing to university, this institution provides a solid pathway for those looking to further their education. However, only 1% of students move on to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing elite higher education options. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess other aspects of the school’s performance comprehensively.
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| 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%. | 40% | Below 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%. | 1% | Below avg |
Based on 269 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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51.59125, -0.01024 · E17 4JB
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN130456
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.waltham.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Waltham Forest College rated by Ofsted?
Waltham Forest College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Waltham Forest College a good school?
Waltham Forest College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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