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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. King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is rated Good by Ofsted and achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 37, well above the England average of 39. 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.

Top schools in Waltham Abbey

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King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy
Waltham Abbey