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Heathcote School & Science College
Goodgraded 29/02/2024Ages 11–181,116 pupilsDoes not apply
Heathcote School & Science College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Waltham Forest local authority. The school has around 1,116 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/02/2024, Heathcote School & Science College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Heathcote School & Science College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals25.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language32.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.1
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths44%
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
EBacc entry39%
EBacc average point score4.1
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 35.5
Value added+0.35Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.5
Retention93%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in London
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