Secondary schools in Waltham Forest
There are 15 secondary schools in Waltham Forest. 1 is rated Outstanding and 7 Good by Ofsted. Each listing shows the year groups, Ofsted rating and how admissions work.
Applying for a place in Waltham Forest
- Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027: applications close on 31 October 2026. Offers are sent on 1 March 2027.
- You apply through the council where you live, even for schools in a different area, and late applications are considered after on-time ones.
Secondary schools in Waltham Forest, by town
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- Chingford Foundation School
Year 7 - Year 13 · E4 7LT
Ofsted: Good - Connaught School for Girls
Year 7 - Year 11 · Girls only · E11 4AE
Ofsted: Not judged - Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Year 7 - Year 13 · Girls only · E17 5SD
Ofsted: Outstanding - Frederick Bremer School
Year 7 - Year 11 · E17 4EY
Ofsted: Good - Heathcote School & Science College
Year 7 - Year 13 · E4 6ES
Ofsted: Good - Highams Park School
Year 7 - Year 13 · E4 9PJ
Ofsted: Good - Holy Family Catholic School
Year 7 - Year 13 · E17 3EA
Ofsted: Good - Kelmscott School
Year 7 - Year 11 · E17 8DN
No rating on record - Lammas School
Year 7 - Year 11 · E10 7LX
Ofsted: Requires improvement - Leytonstone School
Year 7 - Year 11 · E11 1JD
No rating on record - Norlington School and 6th Form
Year 7 - Year 13 · Boys only · E10 6JZ
Ofsted: Good - South Chingford Foundation School
Year 7 - Year 13 · E4 8SG
No rating on record - Walthamstow Academy
Year 7 - Year 13 · E17 5DP
Ofsted: Good - Walthamstow School for Girls
Year 7 - Year 11 · Girls only · E17 9RZ
No rating on record - Willowfield School
Year 7 - Year 11 · E17 6ND
No rating on record