Wanstead High 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wanstead High School creates a welcoming environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally. With a strong curriculum including excellent performing arts provision, and a real focus on character development alongside achievement, pupils feel proud to represent their school. The sixth form is particularly strong, with mature students who show exceptional commitment to their learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well in almost all subjects with strong subject knowledge from teachers
- Wide range of enrichment activities including performing arts, sports, and pupil leadership opportunities
- Strong focus on reading with secure comprehension skills developed across the school
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs who achieve well
- High expectations for behaviour with swift action on any disruption
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check learning effectively, leading to gaps in some pupils' knowledge and misconceptions that persist
- Some parents report dissatisfaction with school communication, though the school is working to improve this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school maintains a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Concerts, productions, sporting events, performing arts clubs, sports clubs, school council, prefects programme, subject ambassadors, pupil leadership programme, careers fairs
Wanstead High School has maintained its good standards with effective action taken since the previous inspection. Pupils are confident learners who achieve very well in almost all subjects, with strong behaviour and positive attitudes throughout the school.
At a Glance
17.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
283 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
57
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,434 pupils
1,500 capacity
66 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.19104%
Overall absence
24.87725%
Persistent absence
1,222
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
Wanstead High School
Wanstead Church School
Nightingale Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Redbridge Primary School
Aldersbrook Primary School
Snaresbrook Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Hatton Special School
Beehive Preparatory School
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