Schools across Waltham Forest
Local authority · 89 schools across 4 towns
89
52 primary · 15 secondary
43,270
88% capacity used
21
7 outstanding · 14 good
48,950
5,680 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
79.1%
KS2 Maths
79.5%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,581 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,370 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
72
2024/25
Absence trend across Waltham Forest schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
51%
Plans Issued
463
Assessment Requests
796
Tribunal Cases
13
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
32
Lodged
(0.8%)
17
Heard
5
Successful
(29%)
Primary (infant classes)
30
Lodged
(0.9%)
15
Heard
4
Successful
(27%)
Secondary
127
Lodged
(4.0%)
95
Heard
8
Successful
(8%)
Total
159
Lodged
(2.3%)
112
Heard
13
Successful
(12%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.