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Wanstead High School

Redbridge Lane West, London, E11 2JZ
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Wanstead High School
London, E11 2JZ
1,434 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.90% FSM %
752 Boys
682 Girls
About Wanstead High School

Wanstead High School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving London and the surrounding area in Redbridge with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 1,434 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Emma Hillman.

Information on Wanstead High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Redbridge
Region London
Administrative District Redbridge
Parliamentary Constituency Leyton and Wanstead
Ward Wanstead Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10007332
URN 102851
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ellen Lake Chair of Governors 30/09/2024 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mohammed Abdullah Governor 15/09/2025 14/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Cameron Bain Governor 13/10/2024 12/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nichola Baker Merry Governor 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Harry Caswell Governor 23/03/2023 30/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Donna Cini Governor 17/07/2023 26/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Elizabeth Crump Governor 15/09/2025 14/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Charlene Gachette Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Higgins Governor 01/08/2023 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Jatinder Kandola Governor 15/09/2025 14/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Briony Labram Governor 17/07/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ellen Lake Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Wanstead Church School
0.87 km • London
Other
Nightingale Primary School
1.04 km • London
Other
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
1.15 km • London
Other
Redbridge Primary School
1.23 km • Ilford
Other
Aldersbrook Primary School
1.29 km • London
Other
Snaresbrook Primary School
1.4 km • London
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wanstead High School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Redbridge.
Wanstead High School has 1,434 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
Wanstead High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Wanstead High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Wanstead High School is Ms Emma Hillman.
Wanstead High School is at Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ, in the Redbridge local authority, London.
Sixth form at Wanstead High School: Has a sixth form.
Wanstead High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Emma Hillman
Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead, London, E11 2JZ
02089892791
www.wansteadhigh.co.uk
Location
E11 2JZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 102851
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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