Frederick Bremer School
London, E17 4EY · Waltham Forest · secondary school
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10th of 17 secondary schools in Waltham Forest we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.8/10 against 678 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.3 · 63 | 30% | 1.89 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.7 · 69 | 10% | 0.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Frederick Bremer School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge, play netball and football, perform in Playing Shakespeare, and attend the Globe Theatre Panel Event.
Getting in
The published school roll is 888 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Frederick Bremer School
Overview
Frederick Bremer School continues to be a good school, described as a happy and highly inclusive community where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The report highlights a creative ethos and an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next stages, with strong support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave respectfully, encounter little bullying, and trust adults to deal with concerns "quickly and effectively".
- The school is "highly inclusive", swiftly identifying complex needs and enabling pupils to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-designed", helping pupils build knowledge over time and develop a "depth of understanding".
- Personal development is well supported through a "broad and well-designed programme of enrichment opportunities", including cultural visits and clubs.
- Leaders are effective, ensuring staff feel "trusted and supported" while maintaining a secure understanding of statutory duties.
Areas to improve
- Leaders’ high expectations are not always consistently promoted or understood, leading to variable work standards for some pupils.
- The school should ensure expectations are consistently conveyed so pupils fully embrace the motto of being ‘the best you can be’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.7 |
| 2025/26 | 49.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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