Heathcote School & Science College, based in London, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Heathcote School & Science College currently has around 1116 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.2%. other white pupils make up about 20.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 44% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Normanton Park, London, E4 6ES |
| Website: | http://www.heathcoteschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 02084985110 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sonia Close |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 103097 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1260 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1116 |
| Number of Boys: | 581 |
| Number of Girls: | 535 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.20% | 393 |
| Other White | 20.30% | 227 |
| African | 6.00% | 67 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.30% | 59 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 57 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.00% | 56 |
| Caribbean | 4.80% | 54 |
| Pakistani | 4.70% | 53 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 38 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 24 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 21 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 16 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 16 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Cambridge Road , E4 7BP | - not rated | 671 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | - not rated | 799 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY | - not rated | 188 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest School Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT | - not rated | 410 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancroft's Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancroft's School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.