Willowfield 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
Willowfield School excels at creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where all pupils thrive. Teachers are knowledgeable and have high expectations, helping pupils achieve strong exam results - especially in English and maths. The school provides excellent pastoral support and enrichment opportunities, with caring staff who build trusting relationships with pupils.
Key Strengths
- Strong GCSE results with significantly higher proportions achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths compared to national figures
- Excellent inclusive culture with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Calm, focused learning environment with consistent behaviour expectations and quick responses to bullying or concerns
- Teachers have strong subject expertise and high expectations for what pupils can achieve
- Well-structured personal development programme covering relationships, health education and careers guidance
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, teaching is less secure and some pupils do not learn as well as they could
- Some pupils struggle to explain their learning clearly in certain subjects
- Uptake of optional enrichment clubs is lower than desired, particularly among pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Persistent absence rates rose significantly in 2025, though recent strategies are already showing improvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met, pupils are kept safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama club, running club, philosophy and debate clubs, museums visits, inter-faith events, cultural capital weeks, subject-related enrichment visits
Willowfield School is a well-run secondary school where pupils make steady progress and achieve GCSE results consistently in line with or above national averages. The school creates an inclusive, purposeful environment where pupils feel safe, supported and able to succeed.
At a Glance
34.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Not Applicable
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
42
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,035 pupils
1,050 capacity
15 spare places available
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.77115%
Overall absence
28.79079%
Persistent absence
1,042
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
Willowfield School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stoneydown Park School
Coppermill Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Hillyfield Primary Academy
South Grove Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
Barn Croft Primary School
Ferry Lane Primary School
The Winns Primary School
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