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Waltham Forest sixth form schools achieve 23% of students gaining A*/A grades at A-Level, comparable to England's 24%, while 53% achieve A*/A/B grades, well above the national average of 47%. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 1092 compared to England's 1183, Waltham Forest sixth forms demonstrate strong university preparation pathways. While Forest School, London is a top-ranked independent option, Woodford County High School and Norlington School and 6th Form lead among state sixth forms with excellent results. 100% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 90%. Students across Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone, and Chingford benefit from diverse pathways to higher education. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Heathcote School & Science College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Chingford Foundation School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Joseph Clarke School | State | Not Applicable | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | South Chingford Foundation School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Highams Park School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Norlington School and 6th Form | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Leyton Sixth Form College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
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State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Forest School, London | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | - |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Woodford County High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Walthamstow Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Christian | 8/10Excellent |
| #8 | Holy Family Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #10 | Sir George Monoux College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Lime Academy Hornbeam | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Whitefield School, Walthamstow | State | Not Applicable | 2-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 2-18+ years
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