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Are all Waltham Abbey neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Waltham Abbey Area

Waltham Abbey has one secondary school serving this historic market town on the edge of Epping Forest. The current top-ranked secondary schools are King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy. The school provides comprehensive education for local families, with 100% of secondary provision in the area rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%. Families in Waltham Abbey benefit from a local school with strong community ties and solid academic performance. Use the map view to explore the school and see detailed performance information.

Too few schools to show local average metrics.

Top schools in Waltham Abbey

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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Waltham Abbey