How many state-funded options are listed in Waltham Forest?

This page currently lists 18 state-funded schools in Waltham Forest. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state secondary schools in Waltham Forest ranked?

We rank schools using GCSE outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained secondary schools in Waltham Forest?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this secondary schools group.

Best State Secondary Schools in Waltham Forest

Compare state secondary schools using GCSE-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 18 schools in Waltham Forest. Schools featured here include Woodford County High School, Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest and Walthamstow School for Girls.

Key Performance Metrics for Waltham Forest

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Waltham Forest62%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Waltham Forest46.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Waltham Forest47%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Waltham Forest4.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Waltham Forest7.3/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Waltham Forest

62%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Waltham Forest

46.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Waltham Forest

47%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Waltham Forest

4.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Waltham Forest

7.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Waltham Forest

Showing 1-18 of 18 schools

Woodford County High School
South Woodford
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Walthamstow
Walthamstow School for Girls
Walthamstow
Walthamstow Academy
Walthamstow
Leytonstone School
Leytonstone
Frederick Bremer School
Walthamstow
Norlington School and 6th Form
Leyton
Heathcote School & Science College
Chingford
Highams Park School
Highams Park
George Mitchell School
Leyton
Connaught School for Girls
Leytonstone
Kelmscott School
Walthamstow
Chingford Foundation School
Chingford
Willowfield School
Walthamstow
South Chingford Foundation School
Chingford
Holy Family Catholic School
Walthamstow
Buxton School
Leytonstone
Lammas School
Leyton