The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017). Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.5
19.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
74%
32.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 112 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 620
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 34.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Ms Aamena Mayet
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStoneydown Park School
Primary · 996m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ferry Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Coppermill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Mission Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
South Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Low Hall Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Barn Croft Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest's Ofsted rating?
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest currently has 620 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest take?
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest is in London, E17 5SD, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest have a sixth form?
No, Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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