Heathcote School & Science College

A good community school school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Heathcote School & Science College.

London, E46ES Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.8%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Normanton Park
Chingford
London, E46ES
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School Information

URN
103097
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,117 pupils
11-18

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,117
Free School Meals
30.2% (337 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (70 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
81 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(25 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
43.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.4

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
Ebacc English:
93.3%
Ebacc Entry:
27.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.9%
Ebacc Languages:
56.2%
Ebacc Maths:
97.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
92.8%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
-0.37
Progress 8 Range:
-0.58 to -0.16
University Progression:
57.0%