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Wanstead High School

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Wanstead High School

Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ

Community school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

54.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.0%
Basics 9-5
61.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

54.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2356.446.4
2023/2454.946.4
2024/2554.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.250.00
2023/24+0.280.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
46.7%
EBacc APS
4.77
EBacc 9-5
23.1%
EBacc 9-4
32.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.73
A*-A Grades
30.4%
A*-B Grades
62.4%
AAB+ %
14.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 135 students entered

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About Wanstead High School

Wanstead High School is a secondary school in London, Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 283 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. The school has around 1,434 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Redbridge Lane West, London, E11 2JZ | More schools in Redbridge

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wanstead High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Oct 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wanstead High School

What is Wanstead High School's Ofsted rating?
Wanstead High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about Wanstead High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 283 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Wanstead High School.
What are Wanstead High School's latest exam results?
Wanstead High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Wanstead High School located?
Wanstead High School is a secondary school in London, Redbridge (E11 2JZ).
How many pupils attend Wanstead High School?
Wanstead High School has around 1,434 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wanstead High School with other schools?
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