Schools in WALTHAM ABBEY
6 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Nazeing Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leverton Primary School Foundation school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School Foundation school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.