The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.1
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: 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
92%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,434
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Ms Emma Hillman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWanstead Church School
Primary · 872m away
Nightingale Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Redbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Aldersbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Snaresbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cranbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Beal High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wanstead High School a selective school?
No. Wanstead High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wanstead High School's Ofsted rating?
Wanstead High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wanstead High School?
Wanstead High School currently has 1,434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wanstead High School take?
Wanstead High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wanstead High School?
Wanstead High School is in London, E11 2JZ, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wanstead High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wanstead High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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