Walthamstow School for Girls is a mainstream secondary school in Waltham Forest, London, for girls aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 102 of its 895 pupils (11.4%) were getting SEN support and 43 (4.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 895 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Waltham Forest.
11.4% get SEN support
102 of 895 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.8% have an EHC plan
43 of 895 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health55
- Autism31
- Speech, language and communication19
- Moderate learning difficulty19
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia15
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 895 (places for 900)
- Headteacher
- Ms Helen Marriott
- Free school meals
- 25.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Waltham Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 103103
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Waltham Forest council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2018; standards maintained (December 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, December 2024).
Contact and getting there
Church Hill, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Woodside Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 miles
- Belmont Park School Special school · Ages 11–16 0.6 miles
- Frederick Bremer School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Whitefield School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Emmanuel Community School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 11%, EHC plans 2.4% 0.1 miles
- Henry Maynard Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.6%, EHC plans 5.4% 0.4 miles
- Holy Family Catholic School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 6.6%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Waltham Forest SEND schools in Waltham Forest
Questions about Walthamstow School for Girls
How many pupils at Walthamstow School for Girls have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 102 of the 895 pupils (11.4%) were getting SEN support and 43 (4.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Walthamstow School for Girls?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (55 pupils), autism (31 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (19 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Walthamstow School for Girls?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Walthamstow School for Girls?
Through Waltham Forest council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Walthamstow School for Girls?
You can ask for Walthamstow School for Girls to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Walthamstow School for Girls have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Woodside Primary Academy, about 0.5 miles away.
Where is Walthamstow School for Girls?
Church Hill, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RZ, in Waltham Forest.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.