SCHOOLS in Waltham Forest and Redbridge are among the best performing in the country, according to new figures.

Latest figures from Watchsted show Waltham Forest is eighth in the local authority table, with 98.1 per cent of primary and secondary schools either rated as good or outstanding by Ofsted.

In Redbridge, 98 per cent of primary and secondary schools in the borough are either good or outstanding- the same as in Kensington and Chelsea.

The table features data from 152 local authority areas across England.

Watchsted is a table created by Ofsted showing the latest inspection data.