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Walthamstow Academy is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 1,090 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2014 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of United Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Bacon's College, The Totteridge Academy, Goresbrook School, The John Roan School and Paddington Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation, Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Admissions.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
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