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Walthamstow Academy
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.2 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,071
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 33% nationally. A notable 73% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 88% progress to university, although only 19% reach top-third institutions. The school benefits from strong community support, reflected in its high LocaleIQ score, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2014Older 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. | 49.2 | Top 33% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 54% | Top 27% 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%. | 36% | Top 49% 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%. | 23% | Top 49% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 88% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 90 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other18.6%
Asian Pakistani14.1%
Black African12.6%
White British11.8%
Mixed Other7.4%
Asian Other6.3%
Other6.2%
Black Caribbean5.7%
Black Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.59950, -0.02438 · E17 5DP
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN132727
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.walthamstow-academy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Walthamstow Academy rated by Ofsted?
Walthamstow Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2014.
Is Walthamstow Academy a good school?
Walthamstow Academy scores 83.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 Walthamstow Academy in GCSEs?
Walthamstow Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.2. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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