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Walthamstow Academy

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Walthamstow Academy

Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2014

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

Academic picture

48.9school · 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
48.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.8%
Basics 9-5
53.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

48.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.346.4
2023/2452.546.4
2024/2548.946.0

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+0.490.00
2023/24+0.490.00
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
36.4%
EBacc APS
4.22
EBacc 9-5
15.6%
EBacc 9-4
22.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.14
A*-A Grades
29.7%
A*-B Grades
57.6%
AAB+ %
20.6%

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 106 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Lime Academy Hornbeam
0.56 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Sir George Monoux College
0.86 km away · Further education
South Chingford Foundation School
1.01 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Burnside Secondary PRU
1.02 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Big Creative Independent School
1.29 km away · Other independent school

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About Walthamstow Academy

Walthamstow Academy is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 1,071 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Billet Road, London, E17 5DP | More schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Walthamstow Academy

What is Walthamstow Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walthamstow Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Walthamstow Academy's latest exam results?
Walthamstow Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Walthamstow Academy located?
Walthamstow Academy is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest (E17 5DP).
How many pupils attend Walthamstow Academy?
Walthamstow Academy has around 1,071 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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