Leytonstone School
About Leytonstone School
Leytonstone School's headline Progress 8 score of -0.17 sits below the Waltham Forest local authority average of -0.07, placing it in the bottom half of the 22 state secondaries in the borough. That gap is modest but worth noting: the school's pupils make slightly less academic progress than peers across the LA, though the score still falls within the 'Average' banding nationally. The picture is more mixed when you look at individual subjects. English is a clear strength, with a Progress 8 score of +0.24, meaning pupils here outperform the national average in that subject. Maths, at -0.22, and the EBacc subjects, at -0.63, drag the overall figure down. The school's Attainment 8 score of 51.2 is solid, and 55.6 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Only 12.1 per cent entered the EBacc, well below the national trend, and just 8.1 per cent achieved it at grade 5 or above.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 12 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2021Latest monitoring visit (29 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leytonstone School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications