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Waltham Forest College

Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, Waltham Forest


Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
1699
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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University Destinations
MetricValuevs 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

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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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