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Willowfield School

Community school · London · E17 6ND

Ages 11–16 · 1,035 pupils · Waltham Forest

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

48.1

Overall absence

7.9%

Admissions demand

0.85 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.02
−20+2
Attainment 848.1
English & maths grade 5+53%
English & maths grade 4+73%
EBacc entry41%

EBacc APS: 4.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)22.2%
Unauthorised4.2%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,012

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.85 · Often has places

1st preferences

164

Places offered

197

1st-preference offers

149

Total preferences (any rank)
546
Preferred offers (top 3)
197
Applications from outside LA
19
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

1,035 pupils · 1,050 places

Pupils on roll
1,035
Boys / girls
636 / 399
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,035 / 1,050 (99%)
Free school meals
34.6%
FSM pupils
358
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Ms Rebecca Linden

Location

Address
209 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow
Postcode
E17 6ND
Town
London
Local authority
Waltham Forest
District
Waltham Forest
Constituency
Walthamstow
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in London, Waltham Forest, 1,035 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 34.6%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in E17
40
Secondary in E17
7
Open schools in Waltham Forest LA
87
Secondary in Waltham Forest LA
15

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LondonNear E17

  • Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Free schools · Secondary

    London · E17 5SD · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.8
    • P80.9
    • EM5+64%
    • Absence4.5%

    0.6 miles away

  • Kelmscott School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Secondary

    London · E17 8DN · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.0
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+41%
    • Absence7.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Walthamstow School for Girls

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Secondary

    London · E17 9RZ · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–16

    • Att856.0
    • P80.4
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.1 miles away

  • Walthamstow Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · E17 5DP · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.5
    • P80.5
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.0%

    1.1 miles away

  • Gladesmore Community School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    London · N15 6EB · Haringey

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.5
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence9.8%

    1.2 miles away

  • Holy Family Catholic School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    London · E17 3EA · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.6
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence7.9%

    1.4 miles away

  • Lammas School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · E10 7LX · Waltham Forest

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.6
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence8.3%

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Rebecca Linden
Telephone
02085274065
Website
http://www.willowfield-school.co.uk

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