Willowfield School
URN: 103100 • London E17 6ND
Overview
- Name
- Willowfield School
- URN
- 103100
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Linden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085274065
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 209 Blackhorse Road, London E17 6ND
Summary
Willowfield School is a mixed community secondary school located in Waltham Forest, London, serving approximately 1,004 pupils with a capacity of 1,020. The school prides itself on providing a rich and rewarding educational experience, ensuring that every child receives excellent pastoral care and a comprehensive curriculum. Willowfield's ethos focuses on developing students into kind, curious, and independent individuals, ready to embrace their future challenges.
The curriculum at Willowfield includes a broad range of subjects, with Key Stage 3 lasting three years before students progress to GCSE courses in Key Stage 4. Pupils study core subjects alongside options such as Art, Drama, and Languages, and are encouraged to participate in a diverse PSHE curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities. The school supports students with special educational needs primarily through in-class assistance, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
With a multicultural student body representing around 50 different languages, Willowfield celebrates diversity and actively engages with the local community. The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement and has undergone recent expansion to enhance its facilities, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education for all students.
The curriculum at Willowfield includes a broad range of subjects, with Key Stage 3 lasting three years before students progress to GCSE courses in Key Stage 4. Pupils study core subjects alongside options such as Art, Drama, and Languages, and are encouraged to participate in a diverse PSHE curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities. The school supports students with special educational needs primarily through in-class assistance, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
With a multicultural student body representing around 50 different languages, Willowfield celebrates diversity and actively engages with the local community. The school has a strong reputation for academic achievement and has undergone recent expansion to enhance its facilities, reflecting its commitment to providing quality education for all students.
Useful links
- SEND Information (sen)
- Pupil Absence (sen)
- Announcements (calendar)
- Communications (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- New Year 7 Pupils: Start of term information Read More Featured News (calendar)
- Pupils in Years 8 – 11: Start of term information Read More Featured News (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Gallery (calendar)
- Willowfield Assessment Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Waltham Forest
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1020
- Pupils
- 1004
- Boys
- 624
- Girls
- 380
- FSM %
- 31.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1004 | 624 | 380 | 1020 | 31.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 973 | 597 | 376 | 1020 | 28.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 895 | 542 | 353 | 990 | 28.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 895 | 542 | 353 | 930 | 28.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 871 | 539 | 332 | 930 | 26.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 873 | 542 | 331 | 900 | 21.50 |
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