Emmanuel Community School vs Walthamstow School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 250 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Community School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Walthamstow School for Girls
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
895 students
| Measure | Emmanuel Community School London, London | Walthamstow School for Girls London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1653 of 1,720 | #113 of 640 |
| National rank | #13945 of 15,697 | #526 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 82 | 895 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 895 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 39% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 60.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 72.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.emmanuelcommunityschool.co.uk | www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Walthamstow School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 20.2).
- •Walthamstow School for Girls is the larger school with 895 students compared with 82.
- •Emmanuel Community School is a academy school while Walthamstow School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Emmanuel Community School is co-educational and Walthamstow School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emmanuel Community School better than Walthamstow School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Walthamstow School for Girls ranks higher (82.5 vs 20.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emmanuel Community School and Walthamstow School for Girls?
About 250 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Emmanuel Community School: 82. Walthamstow School for Girls: 895. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Emmanuel Community School and Walthamstow School for Girls rank in London?
Emmanuel Community School is 1653rd of 1,720 and Walthamstow School for Girls is 113th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).