Secondary schools and the BSF Programme

There are currently 17 secondary schools, 5 special schools and 1 secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Waltham Forest.  Of the secondary schools, 13 are Community, 2 are Voluntary Aided (VA), 1 Foundation and 1 Academy.
Download map of secondary/special school locations in Waltham Forest. (166KB, PDF file)

Waltham Forest Schools for the Future Project

Waltham Forest Council is investing £250 million into transforming secondary schools across the borough and this ambitious programme of rebuilding and refurbishment is part of our commitment to provide first-class, modern and inspirational buildings, working towards excellence in our schools and for the benefit of the whole community.

Find out more about schools currently in the BSF Programme, by using the links below:

Frederick Bremer Secondary (formerly Aveling Park and Warwick Boys)

Kelmscott Secondary

Walthamstow School for Girls

Whitefield Special (Project information will shortly be available)
William Morris Special (Project information will shortly be available)
Willowfield Secondary (Project information will shortly be available)
Holy Family Secondary College (Project information will shortly be available)
Walthamstow Academy (Project information will shortly be available)

Primary/Nursery schools

Waltham Forest has 59 primary schools (a mix of 43 primary, 6 infant, 6 junior and 4 nursery schools).  Of these schools, 4 primary are VA, 2 infant and 2 junior schools are VA and 1 infant and 1 junior school Voluntary Controlled (VC).  There are 10 VA schoolsin total, including the secondaries. There is also 1 primary PRU.
Download map of primary / nursery schools locations in Waltham Forest (226KB, PDF file)

Children Centres/Extended Services

Waltham Forest has 10 Children Centres (with four more at development stage).  The extended schools programme, currently running in 26 schools, will be in place in all schools by 2010.  Visit the Children and Young People's Directory to find out more.

Further Education

There are 3 colleges in Waltham Forest.  Find out more by visiting their websites:

Leyton Sixth Form College
Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College
Waltham Forest College

For more information contact:

School Organisation, Partnership and Development (SOPD)
PO Box 416
Silver Birch House
Uplands Business Park
Blackhorse Lane
Walthamstow
London  E17 5SD

Telephone: 020 8496 3542
Fax: 020 8496 3688
Email: CSUAdmin@walthamforest.gov.uk