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Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks

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Other independent school
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Ages 7–19

Walthamstow Hall is an independent school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in Sevenoaks. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2024.

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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

Walthamstow Hall in detail

Walthamstow Hall in its own words

In its own words: "Walthamstow Hall educates girls with academic potential to lead confident, challenging and fulfilling lives in the 21st century. Respect for self and others, a strong sense of community and a pride that comes from sharing in a great tradition, make Walthamstow Hall a dynamic place in which individuals are known and valued."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thriving girls’ day school in leafy Sevenoaks, which produces quietly confident individuals with an adventurous spirit and strong academic results. At Walthamstow Hall we are celebrating 188 years of educating young people. Through the many trends and philosophies in education since 1838, we have focused on learning through inspirational teaching that recognises each pupil’s individual nature."

The school runs after-school care until 4:00pm.

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Walthamstow Hall can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Walthamstow Hall are The Granville School (0.6 miles), Sevenoaks School (0.9 miles), Solefield School (1.2 miles) and Sevenoaks Preparatory School (1.5 miles).

The Granville SchoolSevenoaks SchoolSolefield SchoolSevenoaks Preparatory School

Where pupils go next

Of the 49 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 71% went on to university or other higher education and 10% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 131 pupils (31.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks Rail Station, about 1090 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Egdean Walk (opposite), 290 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Walthamstow Hall stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Louise Chamberlain
Pupils:416
LA:Kent
Phone:01732451334
Address:Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL
Status:open
Opened:30 September 1980

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Non-Routine Inspection

    9 December 2024

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  • Routine Inspection

    28 November 2023

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    25 June 2019

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    13 September 2017

    PDF
  • Integrated

    12 November 2013

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:119002
UKPRN:10007324
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Sevenoaks
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

Walthamstow Hall is a private day school for girls in the centre of Sevenoaks, Kent, England. It was founded by Dorothea Foulger as a school for the daughters of missionaries in 1838.

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At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Walthamstow Hall can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

English Language138
Geography66
Art and Design60
Drama38
Classical Civilisation32
Music25
Mathematics24
Physical Education22
Computer Science20
Food Preparation and Nutrition18
Latin14
Other Modern Languages4

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school

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Latest from Walthamstow Hall

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Social & online

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Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Walthamstow Hall.

  • Barracudas (Sevenoaks)At the school · Not yet graded

Getting There

Bus Stops

Egdean Walk (opp)
289m · 5 min walk
Bayham Road (NW-bound)
292m · 5 min walk
The Vine (S-bound)
334m · 5 min walk
Pendennis Road (adj)
370m · 6 min walk
St John's Hill (N-bound)
430m · 7 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
19
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Children hurt
2

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight.

2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.

2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

59%

Available places

416 pupils

700 places

284 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Sevenoaks

High pressure
New homes approved:1,942
Projected new pupils:350

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sevenoaks

Across Kent council

Low demand council-wide0.95 applications per place

Places available

19,539

Applications

18,644

Got 1st preference

78.9%

Got preferred school

96.2%

All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

131

SEN Support

1

EHC Plans

31.7%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

416

Total Pupils

0

Boys

416

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Walthamstow Hall

What are GCSE results like at Walthamstow Hall?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Walthamstow Hall can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was Walthamstow Hall last inspected?

Walthamstow Hall is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2024.

How many pupils go to Walthamstow Hall?

Walthamstow Hall has around 416 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Walthamstow Hall?

Walthamstow Hall is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

Does Walthamstow Hall have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Barracudas (Sevenoaks) (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near Walthamstow Hall?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Walthamstow Hall?

Walthamstow Hall is at Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3UL.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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