Best Secondary Schools in Waltham Forest 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 15 schools across Waltham Forest. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Waltham Forest has 15 secondary schools, of which 2 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 12 rated Good — 93% of secondary schools in Waltham Forest are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Waltham Forest follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

15
Total schools
2
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
74.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥈 Walthamstow School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 85 View school
🥉 Leytonstone School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
4. Walthamstow Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
5. Norlington School and 6th Form
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
6. Highams Park School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. Chingford Foundation School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
8. Frederick Bremer School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. Heathcote School & Science College
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
10. Willowfield School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
11. Holy Family Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
12. Kelmscott School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
13. Connaught School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
14. South Chingford Foundation School
Secondary
 Good 44 View school
15. Lammas School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 38 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Waltham Forest?
There are 15 secondary schools in Waltham Forest, of which 2 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Waltham Forest?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Waltham Forest is Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Waltham Forest?
Primary and secondary school applications in Waltham Forest are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Waltham Forest council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Waltham Forest?
13% of secondary schools in Waltham Forest are rated Outstanding and 80% are rated Good. 89.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.