Leytonstone School, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Leytonstone School excels at creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child feels they belong. The school has transformed its culture under new leadership, resulting in excellent attendance and behaviour, with pupils feeling supported and happy to come to school. Teachers work effectively to remove barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs, ensuring all pupils can access a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Attendance significantly above national average with swift action on persistent absence
- Consistently positive behaviour across the school with clear, well-implemented behaviour policy
- Strong inclusive culture with effective targeted support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Warm, welcoming environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds develop a sense of belonging
- Well-structured personal development programme with enrichment activities including trips, workshops, and cultural celebrations
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent achievement between subjects, with weaker performance in some areas outside English and maths
- Variability in how well the curriculum is taught, including inconsistent expectations for spoken responses
- Some strategies for supporting pupils with SEND are in early stages and not fully embedded
- Need for more focused use of pupil achievement data to close gaps for disadvantaged pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture established where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Science university trips, Year 7 educational visits, specialist PSHE workshops, artist-led lessons, drama sessions with professional actors, Pride Month celebrations, Black History Month, Culture Day, debating, public speaking, conflict management, assemblies led by pupils, careers fairs, external speakers and workshops, yoga, chess, Ten by Ten initiative
Leytonstone School has undergone significant transformation under new leadership, with marked improvements in attendance, behaviour, and school culture. The school provides a well-designed curriculum with strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
26.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
36
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
1,028 pupils
990 capacity
38 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Waltham Forest
Places available
3,090
Applications
2,739
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
97.2%
Secondary admissions across Waltham Forest (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.27079%
Overall absence
13.48837%
Persistent absence
1,075
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Leytonstone School
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Barclay Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
George Tomlinson Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
Wanstead Church School
Davies Lane Primary School
Newport School
Dawlish Primary School
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