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Willowfield School

209 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, E17 6ND

Community school for ages 11–16 in Walthamstow. Mixed intake.

Willowfield School is a local authority maintained community secondary school in London, within Waltham Forest, for boys and girls aged 11 to 16. It is non-selective, has special classes and around 1,005 pupils. The school was rated Good at its last full Ofsted inspection in February 2012, so that judgement is now dated.

Its GCSE Attainment 8 score was 46.1, and 54.9% achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

The school says it exists to serve children and aims to make education rich and rewarding. It describes strong pastoral care, a curriculum that prepares pupils for the future, and a focus on developing kind, curious, respectful, conscientious and independent young people.

Ages 11–16 · Secondary
1,004 pupils · On roll
Community school · Mixed

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Secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Waltham Forest’s deadlines and how to apply →