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Leytonstone School
- Secondary
- Waltham Forest E11 1JD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in most subjects, including English, mathematics and science
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous towards their peers and staff and help maintain a calm environment
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their subjects well and use assessment effectively
Current Educational Practices: Teachers reflect on their own effectiveness and are keen to develop their practice
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need to improve consistency, particularly in challenging the most able pupils
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers various opportunities for parental involvement
Communication: The school regularly communicates progress and school events to parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally satisfied with the school's performance
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders successfully motivate and support staff while holding them accountable
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved teaching quality and outcomes significantly
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying effectively and maintain a safe environment
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school’s work to promote welfare and safety is highly effective
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of clubs and activities are available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Younger pupils particularly enjoy attending additional activities
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils appreciate the newly built facilities across the school
Career Counselling Services: High-quality advice and guidance are provided for future education stages
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for their next stage of education or training
Managing and Supporting SEND: Special educational needs are managed with well-planned provision
Subjects Offered: The curriculum offers a range of English Baccalaureate subjects and vocational choices
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Leytonstone School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1033 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Development, achievements, and difficulties for the British Empire (case studies include Abolition of slavery and the 1856 Indian Mutiny),.
The fight for equality (case studies include suffrage, civil rights, and women's rights in the USA).
the drive for democracy; reform and an improvement in British citizens' conditions.
Students will have the opportunity to choose whether to pursue history at the GCSE level during KS3.
Additionally, a Controlled Assessment on Britain in World Wars 1 and 2 will be completed by all students.
It gives students knowledge and comprehension of the world we live in.
It teaches pupils about various nations from throughout the world, significant figures who have shaped it, and how this world has evolved and changed over time.
What are the criteria for the coursework, and when must it be finished?
At the end of Year 11, students take two GCSE exams, which account for 75% of their overall grade.
The history department's after-school clubs are open to students.
Numerous pupils continue their "A" level history studies.
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The fight for equality (case studies include suffrage, civil rights, and women's rights in the USA).
the drive for democracy; reform and an improvement in British citizens' conditions.
Students will have the opportunity to choose whether to pursue history at the GCSE level during KS3.
Additionally, a Controlled Assessment on Britain in World Wars 1 and 2 will be completed by all students.
It gives students knowledge and comprehension of the world we live in.
It teaches pupils about various nations from throughout the world, significant figures who have shaped it, and how this world has evolved and changed over time.
What are the criteria for the coursework, and when must it be finished?
At the end of Year 11, students take two GCSE exams, which account for 75% of their overall grade.
The history department's after-school clubs are open to students.
Numerous pupils continue their "A" level history studies.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 14.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 34% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 7.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 38.24% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 51.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 33.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 19.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.60 | 3.23 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 91.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 22.71% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 30.19% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 24.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.76% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 41.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 55.2% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 37.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 17.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 23.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.49 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.52% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 92.71% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 22.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 29.48% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 24.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.33% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.33% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 0.52% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 12 | 34.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 11 | 51.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 40.61% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 2 | 13.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 1 | 21.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.22% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 23.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 27.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 22.94% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.44% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.17% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 2 | 36.35% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 5 | 51.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 38.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 3 | 13.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 1 | 20.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 19.22% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 27.11% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 21.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.61% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 47.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 15.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 17.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 31.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 17.72% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 21.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.94% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.56% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Leytonstone School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
