There are 17 schools in Waltham Abbey (excluding independent schools), including 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Waltham Abbey has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Waltham Abbey under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Waltham Abbey
| Total Schools | 17 |
| Total Pupils | 8,670 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 17.69 |
| Median Free School Meals | 23% |
The median school in Waltham Abbey has 23% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 34th highest figure in Essex. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 4 of Waltham Abbey's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Waltham Abbey is 17.69 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 94th lowest ratio in Essex, and the 608th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the East of England region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Waltham Abbey operating with pupil referral units offer 32 PRU places to the local area.
Primaries
12
0% Outstanding • 75% Good
Secondaries
4
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Waltham Abbey's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 9 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very low - about 25% and 17% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 17% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Waltham Abbey's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downfield Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
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| Four Swannes Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| High Beech CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 105 |
Very low |
Church of England | |||
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
Church of England | |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
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| Keys Meadow Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 480 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Leverton Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 472 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Prince of Wales Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 690 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| Staples Road Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Upshire Primary Foundation School | 4–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
High |
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| Yardley Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 450 |
Very high |
Very high |
Most of Waltham Abbey's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 4 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 50% and 25% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Waltham Abbey's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenant Foundation School | 11–18 yrs | 1,170 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Christian | |
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy | 11–16 yrs | 750 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Oasis Academy Enfield | 11–18 yrs | 1,150 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Roding Valley High School | 11–18 yrs | 1,350 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Most of Waltham Abbey's pupil referral units have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Waltham Abbey's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) | 11–16 yrs | 32 |
Good |
Very low |