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Wanstead High School

Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ

A Good-rated secondary school in London.

Community school
Pupils
1,434
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.9%
Attainment 8
54.0
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2015

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 135 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

Schools near Wanstead High School

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Wanstead High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Redbridge.