The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
60.0
16.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
30.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 890
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Ms Helen Marriott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Hill, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHenry Maynard Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Belmont Park School
Special school · 1.1km away
Edinburgh Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leyton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.3km away
South Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Barclay Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Low Hall Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Walthamstow School for Girls a selective school?
No. Walthamstow School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Walthamstow School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Walthamstow School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walthamstow School for Girls?
Walthamstow School for Girls currently has 890 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walthamstow School for Girls take?
Walthamstow School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Walthamstow School for Girls?
Walthamstow School for Girls is in London, E17 9RZ, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walthamstow School for Girls have a sixth form?
No, Walthamstow School for Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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