The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.2
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,071
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 42.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emma Skae (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Winns Primary School
Primary · 723m away
21st Century Academy
Independent · 853m away
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Greenleaf Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Big Creative Independent School
Independent · 1.3km away
Waltham Forest College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Secondary · 1.4km away
Emmanuel Community School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Walthamstow Academy a selective school?
No. Walthamstow Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Walthamstow Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walthamstow Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walthamstow Academy?
Walthamstow Academy currently has 1,071 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walthamstow Academy take?
Walthamstow Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Walthamstow Academy?
Walthamstow Academy is in London, E17 5DP, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walthamstow Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Walthamstow Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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