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Heathcote School & Science College

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Heathcote School & Science College

Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES

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

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2018

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

Academic picture

46.0school · 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
46.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.8%
Basics 9-5
43.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

46.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.146.4
2023/2443.446.4
2024/2546.046.0

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
2022/23-0.260.00
2023/24-0.370.00
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
38.9%
EBacc APS
4.10
EBacc 9-5
21.0%
EBacc 9-4
28.4%
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
35.52
A*-A Grades
25.7%
A*-B Grades
54.2%
AAB+ %
14.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 128 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Normanhurst School
0.8 km away · Other independent school
Trinity Catholic High School
1.24 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Bancroft's School
1.25 km away · Other independent school
Chingford Foundation School
1.39 km away · Academy converter
Good
Hawkswood (Therapeutic)
2.07 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good

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About Heathcote School & Science College

Heathcote School & Science College is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.0. The school has around 1,116 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Normanton Park, London, E4 6ES | More schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Heathcote School & Science College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Heathcote School & Science College

What is Heathcote School & Science College's Ofsted rating?
Heathcote School & Science College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Heathcote School & Science College's latest exam results?
Heathcote School & Science College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Heathcote School & Science College located?
Heathcote School & Science College is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest (E4 6ES).
How many pupils attend Heathcote School & Science College?
Heathcote School & Science College has around 1,116 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Heathcote School & Science College with other schools?
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