Leytonstone School

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

London, E111JD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 76.3%
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
15 June 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Colworth Road
Leytonstone
London, E111JD
Phone
2089887420
Website
leytonstoneschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103101
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Colworth Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1JD
Website
http://www.leytonstoneschool.org/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
990 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
1,033
Free School Meals
24.2% (250 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
51.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
11.6
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
10.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
58.6%
Ebacc Languages:
22.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.17
Progress 8 Range:
-0.37 to 0.03

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.3 (+24.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.2 (+11.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
172
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,033 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Great things will grow"

Resilience Empathy Achievement Community Honesty

Head Teacher's Message

Leytonstone School is described as an over-subscribed, successful co-educational comprehensive school with a century-long local presence. The headteacher emphasises a safe, ambitious community where pupils develop life skills, guided by the motto 'Great things will grow'. The message highlights high expectations, warm pupil–staff relationships, and a belief in delivering exceptional teaching in a warm, motivating environment. It stresses inclusivity, collaboration with agencies, a broad curriculum underpinned by strong PSHRE provision, and a commitment to improving life chances, with many pupils progressing to further education, training or employment after leaving the school.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and stimulating curriculum exceptional PSHRE provision

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: No

Admissions Criteria

When oversubscribed, the admissions authority uses these criteria: Statement of special educational needs (EHCP); Certain medical conditions; Siblings currently attending Leytonstone School; A child of a qualified teacher employed at the school.

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