Best 3 Secondary schools in Waltham Forest – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Walthamstow School for Girls (Secondary) in London; Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest (Secondary) in London; Highams Park School (Secondary) in London — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Walthamstow School for Girls, Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest and Highams Park School. They are secondary phase and community school, free schools and academy converter type located around London and London, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Walthamstow School for Girls), published Jul 2018. The lowest is 2 (Highams Park School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Highams Park School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,050, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; all within the STAR ACADEMIES trust.

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Attribute	Walthamstow School for Girls E17 9RZ	Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest E17 5SD	Highams Park School E4 9PJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	London E17 9RZ	London E17 5SD	London Essex E4 9PJ
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Jul 2018	1 22 Jun 2017	2 3 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	840	1700
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Waltham Forest (320)	STAR ACADEMIES	Waltham Forest (320)
Website	www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk	www.edengirlswalthamforest.com	www.highamsparkschool.co.uk
Telephone	02085099446	02085231810	02085274051
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Walthamstow School for Girls

E17 9RZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: London
E17 9RZ
Ofsted: 1 20 Jul 2018
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Waltham Forest (320)
Website: www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk
Telephone: 02085099446

Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

E17 5SD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: London
E17 5SD
Ofsted: 1 22 Jun 2017
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: www.edengirlswalthamforest.com
Telephone: 02085231810

Highams Park School

E4 9PJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: London
Essex
E4 9PJ
Ofsted: 2 3 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Waltham Forest (320)
Website: www.highamsparkschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02085274051

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.