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Walthamstow Academy

State school · London, E17 5DP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,087 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,087 ·
Religion
Christian
Local authority
London Borough of Waltham Forest

Headteacher

Head

Miss Emma Skae

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Hillyfield Primary Academy 18 %
Roger Ascham Primary School 14 %
The Winns Primary School 13 %
Whittingham Primary Academy 12 %
Chapel End Junior Academy 9 %
Salisbury Manor Primary School 5 %
Walthamstow Primary Academy 4 %
Greenleaf Primary School 3 %
Ainslie Wood Primary School 3 %
Chase Lane Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
85%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
78%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
34.27
LA avg.
29.38
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
69
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,087
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Satisfactory

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Contact the school

Address

Billet Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 5DP
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Telephone: 020 8527 3750

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.walthamstow-academy.org

Local authority: London Borough of Waltham Forest

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School data & information Walthamstow Academy Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
1,087 Pupil numbers
38 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
55 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
69 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
78%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.40
LA avg.
45.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.49 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Turkish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 161 6
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 167 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 167 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
6%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.27
LA avg.
29.38
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 15 B
Psychology GCE A level 11 B
Physics GCE A level 14 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 37 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 6 B
Geography GCE A level 8 A
English Literature GCE A level 17 B
Economics GCE A level 22 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 15 B
Chemistry GCE A level 23 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 10 B
Biology GCE A level 19 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Walthamstow Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Satisfactory
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