Whitefield School
Details
| Age Range | 2-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Address | Macdonald Road, E17 4AZ |
| School Website | www.whitefield.org.uk |
| Telephone | 2085313426 |
| URN | 140795 |
School Census
| Total | 358 |
| Girls/Boys | 96/262 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 26.8%/73.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 47.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 134 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/05/2023 | Good |
| 06/12/2017 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.02 |
| Progress 8 | -1.83 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.1 |
| Writing Progress | -5.0 |
| Maths Progress | -5.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -2.4 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 17.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 12.6% |
| white british ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 18.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.7% |
| white british ethnic origin | 9.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
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Holy Family Catholic School
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Chapel End Junior Academy
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