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Walthamstow School for Girls - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Walthamstow School for Girls
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Walthamstow School for Girls
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- Waltham Forest E17 9RZ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very high standards and make excellent progress across a range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary both in lessons and during social times. They show a high level of consideration for each other, respecting diversity.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge and understanding of pupils鈥� needs to prepare well-structured lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are open to new ideas, embrace challenge and relish the opportunity to refine and improve their practice.
Strengths and Challenges: The curriculum is tailored to match the aspirations and interests of all pupils. There are some inconsistencies in the effectiveness of questioning by teachers.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are positive about the school and report that their children are well looked after and happy.
Communication: The school provides parents with valuable information about their children鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The large majority of parents are enthusiastic in their support for the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher inspires staff and pupils to have the highest aspirations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders plan carefully to secure improvements in all pupils鈥� academic progress and personal development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare. The school has effective systems to offer guidance and support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school. Pupils feel safe and they are safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: An extensive extra-curricular programme prepares pupils very well for life in modern Britain.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage with work set in class diligently and participate in a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from effective careers advice and guidance which prepares them well for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities is particularly successful.
Subjects Offered: The breadth of curriculum offered ensures appropriate academic rigour while fostering an enjoyment of learning.
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About Us
Walthamstow School for Girls is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 895 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.5 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 71% | 34% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 38.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 51.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 33.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 14.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 19.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.40 | 3.23 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 91.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 22.71% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 30.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 24.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 41.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 55.2% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 37.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 17.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 23.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.21 | 3.49 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.52% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 92.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 22.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 29.48% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 24.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.52% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 2 | 34.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 2 | 51.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 40.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 5 | 13.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% 2 | 21.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.03 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.22% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 23.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 27.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 22.94% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 4 | 36.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 5 | 51.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 38.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 7 | 13.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 3 | 20.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.81 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 19.22% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 27.11% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 21.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 16.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.61% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 47.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 15.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 17.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 31.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 17.72% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 23.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 21.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.94% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.56% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walthamstow School for Girls
Local authority ratio 18 : 1