Wanstead High School
#126 of 640 secondary schools in London
#602 of 4,090 nationally
About Wanstead High School
Wanstead High School is a local authority secondary located in London, in the Redbridge local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,434 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 80.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 126th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (83th percentile), and its weakest is a level points per entry (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,434; capacity filled 95.6%; grade 4+ english & maths 76.9%; ebacc average points 4.77.
There are 1547 schools in London; Wanstead High School ranks 257th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)54.1
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)61.1%
- A level points per entry (10%)37.7
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wanstead High School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,434
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 54.1
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 61.1%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 76.9%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 4.77
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 37.7
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near Wanstead High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Wanstead Church School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students · 872 m away
Nightingale Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
685 students · 1.0 km away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
450 students · 1.1 km away
Redbridge Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
808 students · 1.2 km away
Aldersbrook Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
667 students · 1.3 km away
Snaresbrook Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
461 students · 1.4 km away
Cranbrook Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
786 students · 1.5 km away
Beal High School
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,615 students · 1.6 km away
Highlands Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
676 students · 1.6 km away
Beehive Preparatory School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
44 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Kingsford Community School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,437 students
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Carshalton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,425 students
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,445 students
Villiers High School
Southall · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,445 students
Dagenham Park CofE School
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,414 students
Plumstead Manor School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wanstead High School a good school?
Wanstead High School has a Success Index (England) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #126 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wanstead High School rank in London?
Wanstead High School ranks #126 of 640 secondary schools in London and #602 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wanstead High School?
Wanstead High School had 1,434 students in 2025.
Is Wanstead High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wanstead High School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Wanstead High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wanstead High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.