Walthamstow Hall

Walthamstow Hall is a mixed independent school based in Sevenoaks for children aged 7 to 19. It has roughly 473 pupils on roll. That puts it among the smaller independent schools in Sevenoaks on our figures. The school has a Christian character. As an independent school it is fee-paying and sits outside the local authority admissions system. The school has its own sixth form for post-16 study. The headteacher is Ms Louise Chamberlain.

Inspection at a glance

As an independent school, Walthamstow Hall is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, so it does not carry an Ofsted overall grade. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At A level the published average grade is B+ (2024/25). Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Walthamstow Hall

Walthamstow Hall sets its own admissions. Families apply to the school directly rather than through a council application round, and places usually follow a visit, registration and the school's own assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Walthamstow Hall is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Walthamstow Hall contact details and location

Walthamstow Hall is at Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3UL. The school office can be reached on 01732 451334. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.