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Walthamstow Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Walthamstow Academy
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Walthamstow Academy
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- Waltham Forest E17 5DP
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Standards at GCSE are rising rapidly. Achievement in English is improving well, and mathematics achievement is outstanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students are very keen to do well and show this by listening carefully and taking advantage of opportunities for learning outside lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their very good knowledge of their subjects and individual students to plan demanding work that interests them.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers develop their skills very well through a carefully targeted training programme.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not use questioning to check students’ understanding carefully enough.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to engage with the school community via surveys and meetings.
Communication: Senior leaders use information about students’ progress highly effectively to plan extra support and set targets.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express satisfaction with the school's improvement and the handling of students' progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The principal and senior managers communicate improvement plans well to all staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership uses progress tracking effectively to identify students needing further support and possible weaknesses in teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The academy’s work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding; bullying or incidents of a racial nature are very rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Attendance has been consistently high, and support for behavioral difficulties has led to no permanent exclusions in the past two years.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students take advantage of opportunities for learning offered outside lesson times.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The principal and senior managers support a balanced approach to extracurricular activities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The support for disabled students and those who have special educational needs is very well managed, and these students make outstanding progress.
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Walthamstow Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1087 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 98% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.50% | 35.00% | 11.80% |
| 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 | 0.49 | 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 | 51.3 | 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 | 53% | 38.24% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 51.52% | 42.99% |
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 | 22% | 33.28% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 14.12% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 19.44% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 3.23 | 2.82 |
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% | 94.29% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 91.67% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 22.71% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 30.19% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 24.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.14% | 11.48% |
| 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 | 0.55 | 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 | 56.1 | 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 | 68% | 41.2% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 55.2% | 45.26% |
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 | 30% | 37.48% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 17.08% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 23.2% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.71 | 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 | 95% | 93.52% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 92.71% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 22.38% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 29.48% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 24.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.33% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.33% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.52% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 0.41 | 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 | 51.9 | 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 | 51% 7 | 34.78% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 5 | 51.35% | 43.34% |
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 | 55% | 40.61% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 2 | 13.57% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 2 | 21.7% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 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 | 96% | 91.22% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 88.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 23.67% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 27.83% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 22.94% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.44% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.17% | 2.76% |
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 | 0.53 | 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 | 53.3 | 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 | 58% 12 | 36.35% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 11 | 51.22% | 42.58% |
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 | 46% | 38.65% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 4 | 13.26% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 14 | 20.48% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 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 | 93% | 90.17% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 19.22% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 27.11% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 21.61% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.33% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.61% | 2.06% |
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 | 0.44 | 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 | 49.7 | 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 | 46% | 31.78% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 47.52% | 43.04% |
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 | 28% | 30% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 15.26% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 17.7% | 16.23% |
| 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% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 31.39% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 17.72% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 23.67% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.94% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.94% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.56% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.43 | 25.97 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.07 | 26.23 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.50% | 7.74% | 13.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 66 | 238 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 67% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.45% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 12.55% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.83 | 29.2 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.07 | 29.2 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 10.88% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 72 | 299 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 67.91% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 2.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.36% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12.82% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.28 1 | 20.89 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.38 4 | 20.05 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.2% | 5.24% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 55 | 275 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 58.17% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.92% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 17.33% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.22 2 | 21.95 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.20 2 | 20.85 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.0% | 5.56% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 33.7% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 16% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 7.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.18 | 17.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.78 | 19.26 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 5.15% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 10 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 25.4% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 2.9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 14.6% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.1% | 4.23% |
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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 Walthamstow Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
