Walthamstow School for GirlsChurch Hill , London

Walthamstow School for Girls is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a girls 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.

Walthamstow School for Girls currently has around 890 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 24.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 21.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 19.6% , followed by other white at 16.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 22% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .