Willowfield School

A good community school school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Willowfield School.

London, E176ND Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 73.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
11 January 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
209 Blackhorse Road
Walthamstow
London, E176ND
Phone
2085274065
Website
willowfield-school.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103100
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
209 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6ND
Website
http://www.willowfield-school.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
973
Free School Meals
31.2% (304 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
10.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
98.2%
Ebacc Entry:
24.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.2%
Ebacc Languages:
40.5%
Ebacc Maths:
98.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.02
Progress 8 Range:
-0.24 to 0.20

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.2 (+21.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.1 (+8.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
162
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
973 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

kind curious respectful conscientious independent

Head Teacher's Message

Willowfield School exists to serve children with excellent pastoral care, a safe and engaging learning environment, and a broad, enriching curriculum; it aims to develop children as kind, curious, respectful, conscientious and independent individuals who can embrace future challenges; the school emphasizes inclusivity, diversity and strong partnerships with the local community.

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 lasts three years, providing depth and breadth before moving to GCSE courses in year 10. At Key Stage 4, students follow a humanities course (History or Geography) in addition to core subjects and choose three options from a wide range including Art, Astronomy, Computing, Drama, Enterprise, Food, French, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Spanish, Sociology, Textiles and 3D Design. Subjects include Art, Astronomy, Computing, Drama, Enterprise, Food, French, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Spanish, Sociology, Textiles and 3D Design, plus core subjects. Comprehensive and diverse PSHE curriculum and an extensive extra-curricular programme.

SEND Provision

Willowfield School provides SEND information and policies including Access Arrangements, Disability Discrimination, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and Supporting Medical Conditions; SENCO Tim Naylor handles SEND inquiries.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by the London Borough of Waltham Forest Admissions Service. Full details on secondary admissions are available on the LBWF website. Contact LBWF admissions via [email protected] or postal address; appointment service at The Magistrates, 1 Farnham Avenue, E17 4NX. Open evenings and informal chats can be arranged by contacting the school.

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