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  • Forest School, London
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  • Highams Park School
  • Chingford Foundation School
  • Holy Family Catholic School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Waltham Forest Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Waltham Forest. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Waltham Forest

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Independent · All-through
#1WALTHAM FOREST
#119England

Forest School, London

College Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY
Waltham Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,495 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2WALTHAM FOREST
#127England

Woodford County High School

High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9LA
Waltham Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,238 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School180 offers / 561 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7WALTHAM FOREST
#1,002England

Norlington School and 6th Form

Norlington Road, Leyton, London, E10 6JZ
Waltham Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
875 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School150 offers / 252 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10WALTHAM FOREST
#1,507England

Walthamstow Academy

Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
Waltham Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,087 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Christian
Last distance offered:
0.6 miles
Application Demand
Primary School179 offers / 732 applications
Subscription: 4.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#15WALTHAM FOREST
#2,153England

Heathcote School & Science College

Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES
Waltham Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,117 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
1.5 miles
Application Demand
Primary School175 offers / 529 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9WALTHAM FOREST
#1,390England

Highams Park School

34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ
Waltham Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,534 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
1.5 miles
Application Demand
Primary School237 offers / 649 applications
Subscription: 2.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#17WALTHAM FOREST
#2,321England

Chingford Foundation School

Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT
Waltham Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,423 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School162 offers / 429 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#16WALTHAM FOREST
#2,262England

Holy Family Catholic School

1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA
Waltham Forest council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,256 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Last distance offered:
N/A
Application Demand
Primary School122 offers / 265 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3WALTHAM FOREST
#568England

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

Blackhorse Lane, London, E17 5SD
Waltham Forest council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
621 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Islam
Last distance offered:
2.0 miles
Application Demand
Primary School123 offers / 326 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Waltham Forest

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Neighbourhoods in Waltham Forest

Blackhorse Road is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Big Creative Independent SchoolIndependentSecondary14-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Big Creative Independent School#22
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 14-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Chingford is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Heathcote School & Science CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#17Chingford Foundation SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#6Normanhurst SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#21South Chingford Foundation SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Heathcote School & Science College#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Chingford Foundation School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Normanhurst School#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
South Chingford Foundation School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Highams Park is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Highams Park SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Highams Park School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Leyton is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Norlington School and 6th FormStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
#4Lantern of Knowledge Secondary SchoolIndependentSecondary10-16 yearsBoysIslamInformation not available
#13George Mitchell SchoolStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#20Lammas SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Norlington School and 6th Form#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 10-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available
George Mitchell School#13
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Lammas School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Leytonstone is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Connaught School for GirlsStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#12Leytonstone SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#19Buxton SchoolStateAll-through3-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Connaught School for Girls#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Leytonstone School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Buxton School#19
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Snaresbrook is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Forest School, LondonIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Forest School, London#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

South Woodford is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Woodford County High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Woodford County High School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Walthamstow is a popular residential pocket within the Waltham Forest area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Waltham Forest and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Walthamstow AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChristianGood
#16Holy Family Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#3Eden Girls' School, Waltham ForestStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsIslamOutstanding
#5Walthamstow School for GirlsStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#11Willowfield SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#14Frederick Bremer SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#18Kelmscott SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Walthamstow Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good
Holy Family Catholic School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Outstanding
Walthamstow School for Girls#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
Willowfield School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Frederick Bremer School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Kelmscott School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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