The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 881
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 30.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Ms Jenny Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Siddeley Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodside School
Primary · 369m away
The Woodside Primary Academy
Primary · 369m away
Holy Family Catholic School
Secondary · 603m away
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 614m away
Emmanuel Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Walthamstow School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
Church Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Frederick Bremer School a selective school?
No. Frederick Bremer School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Frederick Bremer School's Ofsted rating?
Frederick Bremer School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Frederick Bremer School?
Frederick Bremer School currently has 881 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frederick Bremer School take?
Frederick Bremer School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Frederick Bremer School?
Frederick Bremer School is in London, E17 4EY, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frederick Bremer School have a sixth form?
No, Frederick Bremer School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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