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Walthamstow Academy
Goodgraded 30/11/2022Ages 11–181,071 pupilsChristian
Walthamstow Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Waltham Forest local authority. It has a Christian religious character. The school has around 1,071 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/11/2022, Walthamstow Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.6 and 61% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Walthamstow Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence19.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS91%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals42.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language48.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.2
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
EBacc entry36%
EBacc average point score4.23
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 37.1
Value added+0.11Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
Retention93%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in London
All schools in London →Walthamstow Primary AcademyGood · 0.1 miRoger Ascham Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miWalthamstow Montessori School0.2 miThe Winns Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miLime Academy HornbeamGood · 0.3 miSalisbury Manor Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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