SchoolScoresWaldegrave School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE WALDEGRAVE TRUST
Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5LH
020 8894 3244 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 25 September 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
336 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Twickenham comparisons use the 4 of its 5 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Twickenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham. Higher than 89% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 85 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham. Higher than 56% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 214 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham. Higher than 82% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 70 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham. Higher than 87% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Twickenham. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 23%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Twickenham figures pool parents at the Twickenham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
213 pupils in this year group.
82% — 17 points above the Richmond upon Thames average, and 37 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 82% | 65% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 67.3 | 56.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.1 | 5.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
216 pupils in this year group.
98% — 5 points above the Richmond upon Thames average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 70% | 53% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 11% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 14% | 24% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
190 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B+ | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 42% | 37% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 78% | 66% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 42.0 | 39.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
23 subjects, 576 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 65 | 15% | 52% | 40% |
| Psychology | 57 | 12% | 42% | 19% |
| Biology | 49 | 10% | 41% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 46 | 13% | 61% | 30% |
| Geography | 41 | 10% | 46% | 23% |
| English Literature | 38 | 18% | 53% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 37 | 0% | 16% | 14% |
| Economics | 36 | 3% | 25% | 26% |
| History | 35 | 3% | 40% | 23% |
| Sociology | 32 | 38% | 69% | 20% |
| Religious Studies | 21 | 5% | 24% | 22% |
| Government and Politics | 20 | 0% | 35% | 26% |
| Physics | 18 | 0% | 39% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 12 | 17% | 33% | 36% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 12 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Art and Design | 11 | 27% | 73% | 34% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0% | 33% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 8 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 8 | 25% | 25% | 59% |
| Music | 8 | 13% | 38% | 29% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 7 | 14% | 57% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Italian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
187 students in this year group.
87% — 9 points above the Richmond upon Thames average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 24% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
192 students in this year group.
92% — 15 points above the Richmond upon Thames average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 92% | 77% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 57% | 29% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Richmond upon Thames. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 212 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 300 |
| Of those, offered a place | 174 (58%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 905 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 18.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Higher than 49% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 12.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 24.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Lower than 77% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9% | 16.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Lower than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.1 | 4.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Lower than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.3% | 2.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Higher than 88% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0 | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Higher than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 13.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Twickenham. Higher than 17% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Twickenham School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 4 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kneller Hall School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 48% A*/A at A level
- Newland House School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Catherine's School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 24% A*/A at A level
- St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Richmond upon Thames School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Turing House School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lady Eleanor Holles School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 77% A*/A at A level
- Hampton School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 71% A*/A at A level
- Hampton High 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Waldegrave School's Ofsted rating?
Waldegrave School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Waldegrave School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 37 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Waldegrave School?
93% of the 336 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Waldegrave School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Waldegrave School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 300 families put Waldegrave School as their first choice for 212 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 174 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138461.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.