Waltham Forest College

A outstanding further education school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Waltham Forest College.

London, E174JB Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
21.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 March 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Forest Road
Walthamstow
London, E174JB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130456
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
29.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
29.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
10%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
838 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computing and IT Advanced Technician (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
(6 students)
Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
(6 students)
Small Business Management (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
(11 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debate Club Book Club Anime Club Mental Health & Wellbeing Society

Sports

Football Basketball Yoga Dance

Facilities

Learning Resources Centre (LRC) with laptops and a PC suite Library Common Room Activity Center Costa Café (Café on 2) Café on 4 lunch restaurant Lifts, ramps, hoist and specialist toilets Accessible parking Green spaces at the front of campus

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Foundation Learning (SEND) courses are designed for students aged 16-24 with a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan), to develop skills for independent living and community involvement while improving self-confidence and communication, preparing for future life, work or further study.

Admissions Criteria

There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. However, centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to successfully gain the qualification. It is expected that learners will have basic knowledge of electrical science.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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