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Lammas School

150 Seymour Road, Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest, E10 7LX

Requires Improvement

Inspected 12 September 2023

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
41
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
574
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Lammas School

Lammas School is an academy converter in Waltham Forest, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 574 pupils on roll. It is part of THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41 (2025/26). 42.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 60.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Waltham Forest →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
574 / 900 (64%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

42.6%
Free school meals
60.4%
EAL
2.6%
SEN support
12.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.0
Attainment 8
118 pupils
35.6%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
51.7%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

91%
Sustained destination
90%
Stayed in education
1%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.8%
Overall absence
29.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

45.85
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24
13.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24
3.82
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24
£56,763
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 22% on leadership pay
↑ +£7,737 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
2.1% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
8.82
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£13,221
Spend per pupil
£11,862
Income per pupil
44%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
150 Seymour Road, Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest, E10 7LX
Phone
02089885860
Headteacher
Mark Bland

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lammas School?
Lammas School is an academy converter in Waltham Forest, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Lammas School have?
Lammas School has 574 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lammas School's Ofsted rating?
Lammas School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 September 2023).
How does Lammas School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Lammas School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41 in 2025/26.
Is Lammas School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Lammas School is part of THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Lammas School?
Lammas School is located at 150 Seymour Road, Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest, E10 7LX.

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