Walthamstow Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Christian |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Address | Billet Road, E17 5DP |
| URN | 132727 |
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School Census
| Total | 1092 |
| Girls/Boys | 466/626 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 42.7%/57.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 57.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 387 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/03/2014 | Good |
| 14/01/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 14/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | 22% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.2 |
| Progress 8 | 0.47 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 78% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.71 |
| Progress 8 | 0.55 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 755 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 209 |
| As third preference | 144 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 770 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 201 |
| As third preference | 159 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 715 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 786 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 209 |
| As third preference | 146 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 768 |
| As first preference | 210 |
| As second preference | 177 |
| As third preference | 168 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 756 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 177 |
| As third preference | 156 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.68% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 822 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 200 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.55% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 839 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 213 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 764 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 167 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 789 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 168 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 747 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 165 |
| As third preference | 125 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 17% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| 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 | 58% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 19.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 13.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 18.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 13.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| white british ethnic origin | 10.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |