Walthamstow Academy
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Attainment 8 of 49.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 49.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 69%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.49
- Confidence interval:
- [0.28, 0.71]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 173 | 49.2 | — | 69.4% | 36.4% | 4.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 168 | 52.5 | +0.49 | 73.8% | 21.4% | 4.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 177 | 51.3 | +0.49 | 68.0% | 22.0% | 4.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 176 | 56.1 | +0.55 | 78.0% | 30.0% | 4.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Waltham Forest for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 132727 |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Emma Skae |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | E17 5DP |
| Latest pupils | 173 |
| FSM eligible | 42.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
http://www.walthamstow-academy.org/View local authority page2085273750| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10015821 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2006 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |