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Secondary schools in and near Waltham Abbey

All 1 secondary school in Waltham Abbey, and the nearest just outside.

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  1. King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

    Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

    Results close to the Waltham Abbey average.

    118 first choices, 178 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1639.7

    Waltham Abbey 39.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.6%Waltham Abbey 8.6%
    Pupils
    812
    Pupils per teacher
    17.4
    View school King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

Just outside Waltham Abbey

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Waltham Abbey.

  1. Freshsteps Independent school

    1.7 miles from Waltham Abbey · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Waltham Abbey 8.6%
    Pupils
    55
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Freshsteps Independent school

  2. Oasis Academy Enfield

    1.8 miles from Waltham Abbey · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Waltham Abbey average, high absence.

    71 first choices, 76 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1640.3

    Waltham Abbey 39.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    10.4%Waltham Abbey 8.6%
    Pupils
    690
    Pupils per teacher
    14.4
    View school Oasis Academy Enfield

  3. Fern House School

    2.1 miles from Waltham Abbey · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    15.8%
    Pupils
    79
    Pupils per teacher
    6.3
    View school Fern House School

  4. Haileybury Turnford

    2.3 miles from Waltham Abbey · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Waltham Abbey average, low absence.

    140 first choices, 182 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1646.2

    Waltham Abbey 39.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.5%Waltham Abbey 8.6%
    Pupils
    1,021
    Pupils per teacher
    16.0
    View school Haileybury Turnford
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Waltham Abbey

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Waltham Abbey, explained

There is 1 secondary schools in Waltham Abbey, teaching 812 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools.

Pupils in Waltham Abbey scored an average Attainment 8 of 39.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

33.5% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,829 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 25.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Waltham Abbey?
There are 1 secondary schools in Waltham Abbey, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Waltham Abbey?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Waltham Abbey on Eduscope are King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Waltham Abbey ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Waltham Abbey secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Waltham Abbey is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Waltham Abbey?
When choosing a secondary school in Waltham Abbey, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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