Walthamstow School for Girls
London, E17 9RZ · Waltham Forest · secondary school
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2nd 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 — 9.3/10 against 879 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 65.6 · 87 | 30% | 2.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.43 · 81 | 25% | 2.01 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.9 · 90 | 10% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walthamstow School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 60.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.43 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debating, Craft, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award, School Council, and Charity/fundraising work, with a trip to Berlin.
Getting in
The published school roll is 895 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 in transitioning from Year 11 to sixth form or employment? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for high grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Walthamstow School for Girls
Overview
Walthamstow School for Girls has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils receive an exceptional education within a highly aspirational culture that promotes lifelong learning and character development. The school continues to deliver high-quality outcomes, with pupils showing great commitment to their academic and creative accomplishments.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious, carefully structured, and matches or exceeds national expectations, allowing pupils to embed knowledge systematically.
- Teachers are skilful practitioners with strong subject knowledge who adapt lessons effectively, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do equally well.
- Pupils’ behaviour is exceptional, characterised by polite, courteous conduct and highly respectful relationships with staff.
- There is extensive promotion of wider personal development through pupil leadership, cultural enrichment, and a strong focus on oracy.
- Leaders and governors work effectively to sustain high performance, providing exceptional support for professional development and managing staff workload well.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.0 |
| 2024/25 | 60.0 |
| 2025/26 | 57.9 |
| 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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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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