Kelmscott School

URN: 103105 • London E17 8DN

Overview

Name
Kelmscott School
URN
103105
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sam Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02085212115
Website
Visit
Address
245 Markhouse Road, London E17 8DN

Summary

Kelmscott School is a mixed community secondary school located in Waltham Forest, London, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 1,097 pupils and a capacity of 1,140, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Putting Learning First," reflecting a dedication to high educational standards and student well-being. The recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as very good across various aspects, including student achievement and behaviour.

The curriculum at Kelmscott is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on the Arts and unique offerings such as Classics, allowing students to study Latin, Ancient Greek, or Classical Civilisations. The school aims to foster a love of learning and personal development through meticulously planned lessons and a robust co-curricular programme, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future.

Kelmscott School values its diverse community, reflecting the demographics of Waltham Forest. The school promotes positive relationships among students from various backgrounds and encourages them to stand against discrimination. The partnership with families is also a priority, as the school believes that collaboration leads to greater success for students.

Key details

LA
Waltham Forest
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1140
Pupils
1097
Boys
647
Girls
450
FSM %
34.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1097 647 450 1140 34.30
2024-09-11 1027 625 402 1140 33.10
2023-09-11 898 544 354 1020 25.80
2022-09-11 898 544 354 960 25.80
2021-09-11 874 527 347 900 22.70
2020-09-11 844 525 319 900 19.30

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