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Frederick Bremer School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onLondon, E17 4EY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

889

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Attainment 8

46.7

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Waltham Forest

#1,418 of 3,216 nationally

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Frederick Bremer School is a Community school secondary school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Frederick Bremer School is a community school in London, Waltham Forest, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 881 pupils on roll, of whom 34% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing the school #10 in Waltham Forest and #1,418 of 3,216 nationally. 47.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

47.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.2%

Entering EBacc43.60%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39.20%

EBacc APS4.04

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.82

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS3.93

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2024

Inspection Report

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26 February 2019

Inspection Report

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08 December 2015

Inspection Report

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25 September 2013

Inspection Report

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25 January 2012

Inspection Report

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07 December 2010

Inspection Report

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11 June 2009

Inspection Report

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07 November 2007

Inspection Report

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30 January 2007

Inspection Report

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01 December 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-02-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-12-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-09-25

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(8 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 881 pupils. During this period, there were 8 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	881	8	0.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	884	13	1.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	889	18	2.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	880	13	1.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	888	34	3.8%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	883	23	2.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	889	12	1.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	894	5	0.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	874	46	5.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	880	37	4.2%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	876	44	5.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	845	39	4.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	855	8	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	852	29	3.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	858	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	858	6	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	861	33	3.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	845	17	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	841	30	3.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	867	19	2.2%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	866	11	1.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	870	14	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	878	23	2.6%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	855	20	2.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	866	27	3.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	872	20	2.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 92 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 66 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree46%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree59%

agree14%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes42%

no58%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree66%

agree28%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree39%

disagree6%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree44%

disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree57%

agree39%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree39%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree55%

agree35%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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