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Walthamstow School for Girls

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Walthamstow School for Girls

Church Hill, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RZ

Community school
Girls
Pupils
890
Ages
11-16
FSM
24.4%
Attainment 8
59.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
44.6%
Basics 9-5
72.6%

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
48.0%
EBacc APS
5.43
EBacc 9-5
34.1%
EBacc 9-4
41.3%
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About Walthamstow School for Girls

Walthamstow School for Girls is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.9. The school has around 890 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Hill, London, E17 9RZ | More schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2018 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Walthamstow School for Girls

What is Walthamstow School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Walthamstow School for Girls received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Walthamstow School for Girls's latest exam results?
Walthamstow School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Walthamstow School for Girls located?
Walthamstow School for Girls is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest (E17 9RZ).
How many pupils attend Walthamstow School for Girls?
Walthamstow School for Girls has around 890 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Walthamstow School for Girls with other schools?
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