Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest is a mainstream secondary school in Waltham Forest, London, for girls aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 49 of its 617 pupils (7.9%) were getting SEN support and 13 (2.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 617 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.
7.9% get SEN support
49 of 617 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.1% have an EHC plan
13 of 617 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia23
- Speech, language and communication21
- Moderate learning difficulty6
- Visual impairment5
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
- Free school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 617 (places for 840)
- Headteacher
- Ms Aamena Mayet
- Part of
- Star Academies
- Faith
- Muslim
- Free school meals
- 33.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Waltham Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 140957
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, April 2017; school remains Outstanding (September 2022)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in April 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, September 2022).
Contact and getting there
Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5SD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Hillyfield Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Big Creative Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 16–19 0.5 miles
- Lime Academy Hornbeam Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Vale School Special school · Ages 2–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Whittingham Primary Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.4%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.4 miles
- Willowfield School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 21.2%, EHC plans 4.8% 0.6 miles
- Stoneydown Park School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.6%, EHC plans 4.4% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Waltham Forest SEND schools in Waltham Forest
Questions about Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
How many pupils at Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 49 of the 617 pupils (7.9%) were getting SEN support and 13 (2.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (23 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (21 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?
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 Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?
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 Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?
You can ask for Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest 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 Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest 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 Hillyfield Primary Academy, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest?
Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5SD, in Waltham Forest.
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