What did Ofsted judge Walthamstow Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Walthamstow Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Walthamstow Academy?

Walthamstow Academy has 1,092 pupils on roll.

What are Walthamstow Academy’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 52.9: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 37.14 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Walthamstow Academy take?

Walthamstow Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Walthamstow Academy located?

Walthamstow Academy is located in London, E17 5DP, Waltham Forest.

How do I apply to Walthamstow Academy?

Walthamstow Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Walthamstow Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Walthamstow Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Walthamstow Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Walthamstow Academy was 0.704 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Walthamstow Academy?

When Walthamstow Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. See Note A; 2. Medical, social and special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific professional evidence from a consultant doctor, hospital specialist, social worker, or similar professional as to why admission to the academy is necessary. See Note B; 3. Children of staff — Children who are children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: i. where the member of staff has been employed at the school permanently for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or; ii. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage and has successfully completed the probationary period, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If in categories 2-6 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. We use the distance between the child’s permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line (see Note F). If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s), will be allocated using a random allocation process (carried out by someone independent of the school) if the distance between a child’s home and the academy is equidistant in any two or more cases.

What is the largest ethnic background at Walthamstow Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 17.3% of pupils at Walthamstow Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Walthamstow Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

School AtlasWaltham Forest

Waltham Forest

School AtlasWaltham Forest

Waltham Forest

How close did you need to live?

0.704miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Walthamstow Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Walthamstow Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. See Note A.
2Medical, social and special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific professional evidence from a consultant doctor, hospital specialist, social worker, or similar professional as to why admission to the academy is necessary. See Note B.
3Children of staff — Children who are children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: i. where the member of staff has been employed at the school permanently for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or; ii. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage and has successfully completed the probationary period.
4Siblings — Children with a sibling at Walthamstow Academy, including Sixth Form, when the applicant joins. The term ‘sibling’ means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister. The academy reserves the right to ask for proof of relationship. If the sibling is in Year 11 at the time of the Year 7 application, then that Year 11 student must have been offered and accepted a place in the Sixth Form. See Note C.
5Feeder primary school — Children who attend Walthamstow Primary Academy and are in Year 6 at the time of the admission application deadline. See Note D.
6Distance — Children whose permanent address is nearest to the academy. The distance which determines how close the child lives to the academy is measured using a straight line from the child’s permanent address to the designated main gate of the academy. See Notes E and F.

If two applications tie: If in categories 2-6 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. We use the distance between the child’s permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line (see Note F). If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s), will be allocated using a random allocation process (carried out by someone independent of the school) if the distance between a child’s home and the academy is equidistant in any two or more cases.

Admission arrangements are for Year 7 entry September 2027 (PAN 180). Sixth Form (Year 12) has separate admission number of 125 (25 external PAN) with minimum academic entry requirements and a different oversubscription process for course places over 30, not part of the main Year 7 ordered criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Walthamstow Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Walthamstow Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Walthamstow Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Walthamstow Academy?: Walthamstow Academy has 1,092 pupils on roll.
What are Walthamstow Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 52.9: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 37.14 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Walthamstow Academy take?: Walthamstow Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Walthamstow Academy located?: Walthamstow Academy is located in London, E17 5DP, Waltham Forest.
How do I apply to Walthamstow Academy?: Walthamstow Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Walthamstow Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Walthamstow Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Walthamstow Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Walthamstow Academy was 0.704 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Walthamstow Academy?: When Walthamstow Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. See Note A; 2. Medical, social and special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific professional evidence from a consultant doctor, hospital specialist, social worker, or similar professional as to why admission to the academy is necessary. See Note B; 3. Children of staff — Children who are children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: i. where the member of staff has been employed at the school permanently for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or; ii. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage and has successfully completed the probationary period, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If in categories 2-6 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. We use the distance between the child’s permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line (see Note F). If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s), will be allocated using a random allocation process (carried out by someone independent of the school) if the distance between a child’s home and the academy is equidistant in any two or more cases.
What is the largest ethnic background at Walthamstow Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 17.3% of pupils at Walthamstow Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Waltham Forest Compare Waltham Forest schools Best secondary schools in Waltham Forest Faith schools in Waltham Forest Sixth forms in Waltham Forest Waltham Forest hub All Waltham Forest schools Schools on map Admissions checker Faith school admissions guide Choosing sixth form guide Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, state-funded like this school, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Walthamstow Primary Academy

Primary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

0.704miles

Last distance offered at Walthamstow Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Walthamstow Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. See Note A.
2Medical, social and special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific professional evidence from a consultant doctor, hospital specialist, social worker, or similar professional as to why admission to the academy is necessary. See Note B.
3Children of staff — Children who are children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: i. where the member of staff has been employed at the school permanently for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or; ii. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage and has successfully completed the probationary period.
4Siblings — Children with a sibling at Walthamstow Academy, including Sixth Form, when the applicant joins. The term ‘sibling’ means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister. The academy reserves the right to ask for proof of relationship. If the sibling is in Year 11 at the time of the Year 7 application, then that Year 11 student must have been offered and accepted a place in the Sixth Form. See Note C.
5Feeder primary school — Children who attend Walthamstow Primary Academy and are in Year 6 at the time of the admission application deadline. See Note D.
6Distance — Children whose permanent address is nearest to the academy. The distance which determines how close the child lives to the academy is measured using a straight line from the child’s permanent address to the designated main gate of the academy. See Notes E and F.

Walthamstow Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Walthamstow Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Walthamstow Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Walthamstow Academy?: Walthamstow Academy has 1,092 pupils on roll.
What are Walthamstow Academy’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 52.9: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 37.14 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Walthamstow Academy take?: Walthamstow Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Walthamstow Academy located?: Walthamstow Academy is located in London, E17 5DP, Waltham Forest.
How do I apply to Walthamstow Academy?: Walthamstow Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Walthamstow Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Walthamstow Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Walthamstow Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Walthamstow Academy was 0.704 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Walthamstow Academy?: When Walthamstow Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, including children who appear (to the trust) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. See Note A; 2. Medical, social and special needs — Children who have specific medical needs, social needs and special needs where the application is supported by written specific professional evidence from a consultant doctor, hospital specialist, social worker, or similar professional as to why admission to the academy is necessary. See Note B; 3. Children of staff — Children who are children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: i. where the member of staff has been employed at the school permanently for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made; and/or; ii. the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage and has successfully completed the probationary period, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If in categories 2-6 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. We use the distance between the child’s permanent home address and the school, measured in a straight line (see Note F). If there are insufficient places to accommodate all applicants and after using all oversubscription criteria, applicants for the final place(s) cannot be split, the remaining place(s), will be allocated using a random allocation process (carried out by someone independent of the school) if the distance between a child’s home and the academy is equidistant in any two or more cases.
What is the largest ethnic background at Walthamstow Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 17.3% of pupils at Walthamstow Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, state-funded like this school, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Walthamstow Primary Academy

Primary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Walthamstow Academy

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Walthamstow Academy

Walthamstow Academy: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Walthamstow Academy

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Nearby schools within 5 km

How close did you need to live?

How places are decided at Walthamstow Academy

Walthamstow Academy: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Nearby schools within 5 km