Wanstead High SchoolRedbridge Lane West , London

Wanstead High School is a secondary school in London, 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.

Wanstead High School currently has around 1434 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 17.9% 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 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.1%. other white pupils make up about 11.4%

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 (94%) , including 64% who stay in school sixth forms and 16% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .