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Kelmscott School

Waltham Forest, E17 8DNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
Progress 8
-0.33
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
172 1st-choice / 221 places
Ranking
#2,307
of 3,141 nationally

About Kelmscott School

Kelmscott School sits in Waltham Forest, a London borough where 3 of the 22 secondary schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school itself ranks 16th out of 19 secondaries in the local authority by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom half of the LA table. Its closest Outstanding-rated neighbour is Walthamstow School for Girls, 1.1 km away, while the top-performing peers in the area include Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow Academy, and Walthamstow School for Girls. Kelmscott is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It has 1,097 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,140, and 34.3 per cent of students are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 512 applications for 221 places, with 172 first-preference offers made.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address245 Markhouse Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 8DN
HeadteacherSam Jones
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils1,097
Free School Meals (FSM)34.3%
School Capacity1,097 / 1,140 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallSwimming PoolSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

HockeyNetballFootballCross CountryDanceRugbyBadmintonTennisAthleticsRowing

Clubs & Activities

DebateDramaFilm ClubBook ClubYoung EnterpriseChoirScience ClubGardeningOrchestraCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Kelmscott School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.