Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks
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.
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
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
9 December 2024
Routine Inspection
28 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
13 September 2017
Integrated
12 November 2013
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
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Latest from Walthamstow Hall
First fixtures
22 Sep 2026
CERN trip
21 Sep 2026
GSA visit
14 Sep 2026
GCSE Results, 2026
20 Aug 2026
A Level Results
13 Aug 2026
National Award shortlist
15 Jul 2026
From Walthamstow Hall's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Walthamstow Hall
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
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
416 pupils
700 places
284 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Sevenoaks
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sevenoaks
Across Kent council
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
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
416
Total Pupils
0
Boys
416
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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)