- Pupils
- 82
Page updated 9 Nov 2026
Schools in Walthamstow
A popular north-east London district in the borough of Waltham Forest. Below are the 84 schools within about 1.6 km of the heart of Walthamstow — 19 primary, 5 secondary, 55 nurseries — grouped by phase, nearest first. Every Ofsted rating, set of results and catchment area is on each school’s page.
Top-rated near Walthamstow
Walthamstow School for Girls (Outstanding) · Waltham Forest College (Outstanding) · Wood St Nursery (Outstanding) · South Grove Primary School (Outstanding)
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Sorted by distance from the centre of Walthamstow
Primary schools (19)
- Pupils
- 805
- Pupils
- 153
- Pupils
- 652
StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIAS
- Pupils
- 745
- Pupils
- 338
StatePrimaryChurch of England
Profile updated · DfE GIASExceptional· our summary
- Pupils
- 592
StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASOutstanding
Has resourced provision
- Pupils
- 1,188
Has resourced provision
- Pupils
- 1,123
StatePrimaryChurch of England
Profile updated · DfE GIASOutstanding
- Pupils
- 356
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils
- 249
- Pupils
- 229
Secondary schools (5)
- Pupils
- 895
- Pupils
- 1,137
Has resourced provision
- Pupils
- 1,035
Has resourced provision
- Pupils
- 888
Sixth form & college (4)
Has SEN Unit
Special & alternative provision (1)
StateSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood· our summary
- Ages
- 11–16
Nurseries & early years (55)
- Registered places
- 30
- Registered places
- 24
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASAwaiting first inspection
- Registered places
- 82
- Ages
- 2–5
- Registered places
- 120
- Registered places
- 25
- Registered places
- 30
IndependentEarly years setting
Profile updated · DfE GIASAwaiting first inspection
- Registered places
- Not held
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASAwaiting first inspection
- Registered places
- Not held
- Registered places
- 51
IndependentEarly years setting
Profile updated · DfE GIASStrong· our summary
- Registered places
- 40
- Registered places
- 100
- Registered places
- 79
- Registered places
- 60
- Registered places
- 134
- Registered places
- 96
- Registered places
- 56
- Registered places
- 58
Showing the 24 closest of 55. See the rest on the map.
Walthamstow is in Waltham Forest — see every school in the borough, or compare the best primaries and secondaries.
Nearby areas
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Walthamstow. This is an approximate area, not an official boundary — always check each school’s own admissions and catchment details. Looking more broadly? Browse all schools on the map or see schools by local authority.