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Heathcote School & Science College

Normanton Park, London, E4 6ES
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Heathcote School & Science College
London, E4 6ES
1,116 Pupils
1,260 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
28.50% FSM %
581 Boys
535 Girls
About Heathcote School & Science College

Heathcote School & Science College is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Waltham Forest, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,116 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,260. Current headteacher: Sonia Close.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Waltham Forest or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Waltham Forest
Region London
Administrative District Waltham Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Chingford and Woodford Green
Ward Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
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 10015752
URN 103097
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Bore Chair of Governors 28/09/2024 21/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lauren Marchant Chair of Governors 22/07/2025 25/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Leonie Alderman Governor 16/04/2024 15/04/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Laura Alexander Governor 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr James Bore Governor 28/09/2024 26/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Sonia Close Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Helen Douglas Governor 06/10/2023 05/10/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Claire Feiner Governor 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Andre Henry Governor 24/09/2024 23/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Sharon Morgan Governor 17/07/2025 16/07/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Peter Murtagh Governor 08/12/2025 07/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gavin Sallery Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Whitehall Primary School
0.13 km • London
Other
Chingford CofE Primary School
0.73 km • London
Other
Normanhurst School
0.8 km • London
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
0.8 km • London
Other
Longshaw Primary Academy
0.86 km • London
Other
Trinity Catholic High School
1.24 km • Woodford Green
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Heathcote School & Science College is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in London, Waltham Forest.
Heathcote School & Science College has 1,116 pupils, with a capacity of 1,260.
Heathcote School & Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Heathcote School & Science College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Heathcote School & Science College is Ms Sonia Close.
Heathcote School & Science College is at Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES, in the Waltham Forest local authority, London.
Sixth form at Heathcote School & Science College: Has a sixth form.
Heathcote School & Science College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sonia Close
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES
02084985110
www.heathcoteschool.com/
Location
E4 6ES  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103097
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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