Wanstead High School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
Wanstead High School expects its pupils to be 'ready, respectful and responsible'. Pupils put these guiding principles into action through their positive attitudes in lessons and around school. Staff have high expectations for pupils' achievements and wider success. Pupils are confident and articulate learners who listen and express their views with thought and consideration. They achieve very well in almost all subjects. The school has worked well to ensure that the quality of education is effective, and pupils' behaviour is strong. Pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school. Sixth-form students exhibit exceptionally strong, mature attitudes to their education. Most pupils describe the school as a place that is 'not just about achieving well, but also about building our characters'. They revel in taking part in the wide range of activities and opportunities that enhance their experience of school life. They are proud to represent their school in concerts, productions and sporting events. Pupils also participate in a wide range of clubs, notably in the performing arts and sports. They make strong contributions to wider school life, for example as members of the school council, prefects and subject ambassadors. Head pupils in the sixth form also lead the pupil leadership programme.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not address misconceptions effectively to support pupils' progression through the curriculum. This results in gaps in some pupils' knowledge and understanding, including in the sixth form. The school should refine and strengthen its approaches to checking for and addressing key gaps in knowledge in subjects and ensure that all pupils develop a deeper understanding of the important content.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
229 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
128 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,434 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500
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
- 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.