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Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill, Walthamstow, London E17 9RZ
Walthamstow School for Girls is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Waltham Forest). It has about 900 girls aged between 11 and 16. In June 2018 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Environment and Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
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.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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