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Kelmscott School

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Kelmscott School

245 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8DN

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2016

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

Academic picture

43.6school · 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
43.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.5%
Basics 9-5
37.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

43.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.546.4
2023/2444.046.4
2024/2543.646.0

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
2022/23-0.200.00
2023/24-0.330.00
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
33.7%
EBacc APS
3.81
EBacc 9-5
12.2%
EBacc 9-4
16.8%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Lammas School
1.09 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
George Mitchell School
1.31 km away · Academy converter
Good
Willowfield School
1.39 km away · Community school
Good
Belmont Park School
1.4 km away · Community special school
Good
Walthamstow School for Girls
1.47 km away · Community school
Outstanding

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About Kelmscott School

Kelmscott School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 178 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. The school has around 1,097 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 245 Markhouse Road, London, E17 8DN | More schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — School remains Good
  3. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Kelmscott School

What is Kelmscott School's Ofsted rating?
Kelmscott School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What do parents say about Kelmscott School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 178 responses): 96% of parents would recommend Kelmscott School.
What are Kelmscott School's latest exam results?
Kelmscott School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Kelmscott School located?
Kelmscott School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest (E17 8DN).
How many pupils attend Kelmscott School?
Kelmscott School has around 1,097 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kelmscott School with other schools?
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