The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Mrs Janet Gardner (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Emmanuel Community School
Primary · 494m away
Walthamstow School for Girls
Secondary · 711m away
Church Hill Nursery School
Nursery · 780m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 991m away
Greenleaf Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Henry Maynard Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Forest School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Waltham Forest College's Ofsted rating?
Waltham Forest College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Waltham Forest College take?
Waltham Forest College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Waltham Forest College?
Waltham Forest College is in London, E17 4JB, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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