Special schoolData as of May 2026

Whitefield School

Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AZ

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Pupils

372

Ages

2-19

FSM

37.5%

Capacity

374

Ofsted

Good

May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

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 (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Whitefield School

Whitefield School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 372 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Macdonald Road, London, E17 4AZ | More schools in Waltham Forest

Ofsted inspection history

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

May 2023 — Good
Dec 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Whitefield School

What is Whitefield School's Ofsted rating?

Whitefield School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Whitefield School's latest exam results?

Whitefield School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Whitefield School located?

Whitefield School is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest (E17 4AZ).

How many pupils attend Whitefield School?

Whitefield School has around 372 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Whitefield School with other schools?

View Whitefield 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 Waltham Forest.