372
Pupils · 2024/25
45%
EAL · 2024/25
46%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 10/05/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWaltham Forest
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Whitefield School · All-through · Waltham Forest
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
372
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
45%
FSM eligible
42%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
46%
Contact
Address
Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AZ
Local authority
Waltham Forest
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 372 | 7.8 | 100% | 45% | 42% | 15% | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 374 | 5.9 | 100% | 47% | 38% | 14% | 46% |
| 2022/23 | 358 | 5.0 | 100% | 48% | 39% | 13% | 44% |
| 2021/22 | 367 | 5.5 | 100% | 47% | 42% | 12% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 358 | 5.1 | 100% | 49% | 37% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 355 | 5.0 | 100% | 48% | 51% | 10% | 30% |
| 2017/18 | 350 | 4.7 | 100% | 47% | 51% | 10% | 28% |
| 2016/17 | 346 | 5.1 | 100% | 46% | 51% | 9% | 30% |
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