Wanstead High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Address | Redbridge Lane West, E11 2JZ |
| School Website | www.wansteadhigh.co.uk |
| Telephone | 2089892791 |
| URN | 102851 |
School Census
| Total | 1470 |
| Girls/Boys | 691/779 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.0%/53.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 23.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 205 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/10/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/10/2015 | Good |
| 25/04/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/10/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 08 January 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 21 October 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 June 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 April 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 11 September 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 06 December 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 34.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.77 |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 71% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | 28% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.81 |
| Progress 8 | 0.25 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.89 |
| Progress 8 | 0.31 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 845 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 222 |
| As third preference | 164 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 878 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 235 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 785 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 207 |
| As third preference | 159 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 818 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 200 |
| As third preference | 139 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 777 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 185 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 883 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 199 |
| As third preference | 160 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 896 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 169 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 814 |
| As first preference | 243 |
| As second preference | 165 |
| As third preference | 156 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 787 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 743 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 19 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 734 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 70% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| don't know | 10% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 40% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 70% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 40% |
| no | 60% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 37.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 9.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Wanstead Church School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Path, , E11 2SS