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Walthamstow School for Girls Catchment Area

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

Walthamstow School for Girls is a community secondary school in London, Waltham Forest , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 890 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

890

Pupils

900

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2018

Walthamstow School for Girls Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Walthamstow School for Girls are allocated by Waltham Forest using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 School for Girls — School Information

Full address
Church Hill, Walthamstow, London, E17 9RZ
Local authority
Waltham Forest
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.4% of pupils
DfE URN
103103

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Frequently Asked Questions — Walthamstow School for Girls

Is Walthamstow School for Girls oversubscribed?

Walthamstow School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Walthamstow School for Girls?

Admission to Walthamstow School for Girls is managed by Waltham Forest. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Walthamstow School for Girls cover?

Walthamstow School for Girls is a secondary school in London, Waltham Forest, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Walthamstow School for Girls?

Walthamstow School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.