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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5SD, Waltham Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
620
Capacity
840
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. The strong emphasis on English and Maths is evident, with 89% of students achieving grade 4 or above and 74% reaching grade 5. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 90% reflects a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2017Exempt 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. | 63.5 | Top 6% 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%. | 89% | Top 7% 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%. | 74% | Top 7% 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%. | 90% | Top 4% 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%. | 69% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani40.0%
Black African13.1%
Mixed Other8.2%
Asian Bangladeshi7.7%
Other6.3%
Asian Other5.5%
Asian Indian5.3%
White Other2.6%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.59401, -0.04258 · E17 5SD
School details
Local authorityWaltham Forest
RegionLondon
URN140957
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest rated by Ofsted?
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2017.
Is Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest a good school?
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest scores 94.9/100 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.
How do pupils perform at Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest in GCSEs?
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.5. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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