Walthamstow Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Walthamstow Academy.

London, E175DP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.49
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Continue in education or training
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
6 March 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Billet Road
Walthamstow
London, E175DP
Phone
2085273750
Website
walthamstow-academy.org/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
132727
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
Website
http://www.walthamstow-academy.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1150 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
1,087
Free School Meals
41.5% (451 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.9
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
10.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.9
Ebacc English:
98.8%
Ebacc Entry:
18.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.2%
Ebacc Languages:
28.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.49
Progress 8 Range:
0.28 to 0.71
University Progression:
80.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
80.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
80%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
92 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.0 (+26.0 vs average)
Education Continuation:
80.0 (+23.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.5 (+13.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.49 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
136
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,087 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Best in Everyone"

Ambition Determination Respect Confidence Creativity Enthusiasm

This ethos is our expression of our Christian roots, in schools which are fully inclusive and both welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Emma Skae, Principal, welcomes visitors and emphasises a broad, ambitious curriculum and a warm, safe environment where students are supported to achieve their best. The academy is part of United Learning and aims to bring out the best in everyone.

Facilities

Over 70 light and airy classrooms with interactive smartboards Ten fully equipped science laboratories Eleven dedicated ICT suites Break out areas Learning Resource Centre Large learning environment with a sports hall Fitness suite Dance studio Two large all-weather sports courts Large sports field with football pitches and an athletics track Giant open plan art studio Large assembly hall Fully equipped music suite with recording studio Large technology classroom Dedicated Sixth Form private study and social spaces Modern dining hall Locker for every student

Curriculum Highlights

Year 7–9 core subjects: English, Maths, Science, Computing, French or Spanish, Art, Drama, RE, Geography, History, Design Technology and PE; PSHE and RSE run during form time. Key Stage 4 GCSE subjects include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, GCSE Combined Science, GCSE RE, Core PE, PSHE and RSE, GCSE Triple Science, GCSE French, GCSE Spanish, GCSE Geography, GCSE History, GCSE Computing, GCSE Drama, GCSE Art, GCSE PE, GCSE Product Design, GCSE Psychology, GCSE Business, GCSE Sociology. Key Stage 5 A Level subjects include English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, RE/Philosophy and Ethics, French, Spanish, History, Geography, Economics, Government and Politics, Art, Media, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies. Curriculum is built on Knowledge, Mastery, Stability, Entitlement and Inclusion and includes a broad PSHE programme and Work Related Learning.

SEND Provision

An Inclusion team led by SENCo Sadiya Chaudhri; Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) awarded for outstanding inclusive practice; SEN and EAL departments deliver personalised intervention programmes to meet individual learning needs; in-school support and links with external agencies as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria include: Education Health Care Plan (EHCP); children in public care; medical or social need (case by case); child of a staff member employed for two years or more or recruited to fill a vacant post; siblings already in the Academy; children in Year 6 at Walthamstow Primary Academy; distance from the Academy with closer distances admitted first (historical distance data provided).

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