Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Walthamstow Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Walthamstow Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1071 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,071

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Walthamstow Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Walthamstow Academy is managed by Waltham Forest and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Waltham Forest catchment area documents →

Walthamstow Academy — School Information

Full address
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
42.9% of pupils
DfE URN
132727

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Walthamstow Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Walthamstow Academy

Is Walthamstow Academy oversubscribed?

Walthamstow Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1150 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Walthamstow Academy?

Walthamstow Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Waltham Forest before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Walthamstow Academy cover?

Walthamstow Academy is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Walthamstow Academy?

Walthamstow Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.