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

Official inspection outcomes

Good
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.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Normanton Park
Chingford
London, E46ES
Phone
2084985110
Website
heathcoteschool.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103097
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES
Website
http://www.heathcoteschool.com/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

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

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%

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%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

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

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

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Encourage Challenge Succeed

Head Teacher's Message

Our priority is school improvement and making sure that your child receives the best education both in the classroom and outside, ensuring nobody is left behind socially or academically and that we develop well-rounded individuals who are challenged and stretched whatever their starting point and who succeed in realising their ambitions.

Facilities

Sports Hall Main Hall Small Halls Dance Hall Studio Drama Studios Outdoor Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Meeting Rooms ICT Suite Classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 is a broad and balanced three-year curriculum that fulfils the National Curriculum. From Year 7, pupils can learn both French and Spanish before selecting a language from Year 8. All pupils are taught Geography, History, Computer Science and a language to support the English Baccalaureate. Pupils experience a range of arts subjects (Art, Dance, Drama and Music) and Design & Technology (Food Technology, Woodwork, Architectural Design and Textiles). PIE (Philosophy, Identity and Ethics) lessons support RSHE, online safety and healthy relationships, and regular P.E. lessons support wellbeing and exercise. Key Stage 4 offers a wide range of subjects including Art (GCSE), Computer Science (GCSE), Drama (GCSE), DT (GCSE), English Literature (GCSE), English Language (GCSE), Enterprise (BTEC), French (GCSE), Geography (GCSE), Health & Social Care (BTEC), History (GCSE), Sociology (GCSE), Spanish (GCSE), Science – Triple (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Science – Combined (GCSE), RE (Short Course). Sociology is taught from Year 10 to provide a pathway to studying this subject at Key Stage 5. Vocational qualifications offered include Digital Information Technology, Health and Social Care and Enterprise for Business.

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