Wanstead High School

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wanstead High School is a secondary school in Redbridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 11th of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 October 2015, report published 19 November 2015

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

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

229 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score54.1

54.1, 8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths61.1%

61.1%, 15.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths76.9%

76.9%, 12.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc46.7%

46.7%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.77

4.77, 0.68 above the England average of 4.09.

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

128 students

Average point score per A level entry37.73

37.73, 2.73 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,434 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500

Eligible for free school meals16.8%

16.8%, 9.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.7%

21.7%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wanstead High School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Beal High School	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to strong standard	Attainment 8: 52.0
Leytonstone School	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 49.0
Valentines High School	1 mile	Report card: Strong standard to exceptional	Attainment 8: 59.3
Forest School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 14.7
Apex Secondary School for Girls	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard	Not published

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Emma Hillman
Phone: 02089892791
Website: wansteadhigh.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ
Local authority: Redbridge
URN: 102851

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.