Heathcote School & Science College

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ESOpen in maps

Heathcote School & Science College is a secondary school in Waltham Forest for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 84 schools in Waltham Forest. It ranks 12th of 17 secondary schools in Waltham Forest. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2018, report published 25 October 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

162 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.1

46.1, the same as the England average.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.4%

44.4%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths61.7%

61.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc38.9%

38.9%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.10

4.10, 0.01 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

87 students

Average point score per A level entry35.52

35.52, 0.52 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,115 pupils on roll, with places for 1,260

Eligible for free school meals25.8%

25.8%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language32.1%

32.1%, 10.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.3%

11.3%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.5%

5.5%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Heathcote School & Science College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Normanhurst School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 55.6
Trinity Catholic High School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 56.3
Bancroft's School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 42.3
Chingford Foundation School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.1
Highams Park School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.5

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Sonia Close
Phone
02084985110
Website
heathcoteschool.com
Address
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES
Local authority
Waltham Forest
URN
103097

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.