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Waldegrave School[1]

Secondary · ages 11–18

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Headline results

Attainment 8
A8 64 64.5 2025/26[2]
A-level average grade
AL B+ B+ 2024/25[3]

Results

GCSE (key stage 4)

Attainment 8
64.5 2025/26[2]
Grade 5+ in English & maths
75.8% 2025/26[2]
Grade 7+ in English & maths
37% 2025/26[2]
Progress 8
+0.78 2023/24[4]
Progress 8, 2025/26
Not calculated[5]
Progress 8, 2024/25
Not calculated[5]
Earlier years
Year Attainment 8 Grade 5+ in English & maths Grade 7+ in English & maths Progress 8
2024/25 67.3[6] 82.2%[6]
2023/24 64[4] 74.6%[4] +0.78[4]
2022/23 64.8[7] 76%[7] +0.93[7]
2021/22 64.6[8] 75%[8] +0.61[8]

A level (16–18)

A-level average grade
B+ 2024/25[3]
AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
25.3% 2024/25[3]
All results, 2020/21
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
All results, 2019/20
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
Earlier years
Year A-level average grade AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
2023/24 B[10] 22%[10]
2022/23 B[11] 26.8%[11]
2021/22 B+[12] 31.8%[12]
2018/19 B-[13] 27.5%[13]

Destinations after GCSEs

Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment
98% 2022/23[14]
School sixth form
70% 2022/23[14]
Sixth-form college
11% 2022/23[14]
Further education college
14% 2022/23[14]
Apprenticeship
0% 2022/23[14]
Employment
0% 2022/23[14]
Earlier leavers
Left in Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment School sixth form Sixth-form college Further education college Apprenticeship Employment
2021/22 97%[15] 68%[15] 12%[15] 14%[15] 0%[15] 0%[15]
2020/21 98%[16] 67%[16] 14%[16] 14%[16] 0%[16] 1%[16]
2019/20 97%[17] 73%[17] 8%[17] 11%[17] 0%[17] 1%[17]
2018/19 99%[18] 57%[18] 0%[18] 38%[18]

Destinations after 16–18 study

Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment
87% 2022/23[19]
UK higher education
71% 2022/23[19]
Education
75% 2022/23[19]
Apprenticeship
2% 2022/23[19]
Employment
10% 2022/23[19]
Earlier leavers
Left in Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment UK higher education Education Apprenticeship Employment
2021/22 93%[20] 73%[20] 79%[20] 2%[20] 13%[20]
2020/21 94%[21] 77%[21] 83%[21] 1%[21] 10%[21]
2019/20 90%[22] 70%[22] 77%[22] 2%[22] 12%[22]
2018/19 89%[23] 65%[23] 76%[23] 0%[23] 13%[23]

Higher education after 16–18 study

Progressed to higher education
92% 2021/22[24]
Top third of most selective universities
57% 2021/22[24]
Russell Group universities
48% 2019/20[25]
Oxford or Cambridge
3% 2019/20[25]
Earlier leavers
Left in Progressed to higher education Top third of most selective universities Russell Group universities Oxford or Cambridge
2020/21 93%[26] 64%[26]
2019/20 92%[25] 53%[25] 48%[25] 3%[25]
2018/19 89%[27] 46%[27] 40%[27] 2%[27]
2017/18 90%[28] 54%[28] 54%[28] 4%[28]

Shares of the pupils who left in the year shown. Russell Group and Oxford or Cambridge figures were published for leavers up to 2019/20 only.

Ofsted

Latest inspection
15 Oct 2024[29]
Type
Section 8 inspection of good and outstanding schools[29]
Report published
18 Nov 2024[29]
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes[29]
Outcomes for ungraded and monitoring inspections
Standards maintained[29]
Earlier inspections
InspectionTypeOverall
25 Sep 2018[30] S8 No Formal Designation Visit[30] Outstanding[30]

Competition to get in

Applications and offers, Year 7

Applications per place
4.3 Entry Sept 2026[31]
Applications (any preference)
905 Entry Sept 2026[31]
First preferences
300 Entry Sept 2026[31]
Places offered
212 Entry Sept 2026[31]
First preferences per place
1.4 Entry Sept 2026[31]
Earlier years
Entry Applications First preferences Places offered Per place First preferences per place
Entry Sept 2025 845[31] 288[31] 215[31] 3.9[31] 1.3[31]
Entry Sept 2024 891[31] 303[31] 214[31] 4.2[31] 1.4[31]
Entry Sept 2023 855[31] 294[31] 216[31] 4.0[31] 1.4[31]
Entry Sept 2022 942[31] 366[31] 213[31] 4.4[31] 1.7[31]

Admissions

Catchment, as the policy words it
priority area A and priority area B of a rectangular catchment area 2026-10-14[32]
Places (published admission number), 11+ entry
216 2026-10-14[32]
Sibling priority
Girls who have siblings (by which is meant full, step-, half- and adopted siblings living in the same household) at the school in years 7 – 11 at the point of admission. 2026-10-14[32]

Character & practicalities

Type
Academy converter[1]
Ages
11–18[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Admissions
Non-selective[1]
Sixth form
Yes[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
1246[1]
Trust
THE WALDEGRAVE TRUST[1]
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames[1]
Website
www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk[1]
District
Richmond upon Thames[33]
Postcode
TW2 5LH[1]
URN
138461[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
1467 2024/25[34]
English as an additional language
18.1% 2024/25[34]
SEN support
13.6% 2024/25[34]
EHC plan
3.3% 2024/25[34]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
10.2% 2024/25[34]

Pupils' ethnicity 2025/26

White
66.4%[35]
Mixed
12.4%[35]
Asian
17%[35]
Black
1.2%[35]
Any other ethnic group
2.4%[35]
Unclassified
0.5%[35]

The school census's major ethnic groups as shares of the school's pupils, summed by us from the published counts. For information only: never used to rank, filter or colour schools.

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
The school has exceptionally high expectations for all pupils. These are reflected in consistently high published outcomes.[36]
Warmth
Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and courteous. They are rightly proud of its inclusive ethos and strong outcomes.[36]
Pastoral care
Support for pupils’ mental health and well-being is very strong. Pupils feel safe and said that there is always an adult to speak to if they have any concerns.[36]
Behaviour
Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and pupils have exceptional attitudes to learning.[36]
Learning support
Teachers adapt their teaching expertly to ensure that these pupils can access the ambitious curriculum. As a result, pupils with SEND make very strong progress.[36]
Enrichment
The curriculum is enriched with an exciting range of activities and visits.[36]
Pupil voice
Pupils can take up a range of leadership responsibilities. These include supporting younger pupils with their reading or being a member of the student parliament.[36]
Independence
The quality of teaching in the sixth form is exceptional. Teachers encourage students to be critical and independent thinkers.[36]
Structure
There is a strong focus on pupils attending school and being punctual. Leaders have worked collaboratively to develop a clear and consistent approach to teaching.[36]
Performing arts
These include both sports and creative opportunities. For example, many pupils learn a musical instrument.[36]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Performance tables schools data (explore education statistics). Period 2025/26, provisional, published 2026-10-15. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  4. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  5. Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance 2024/25: data guidance. Period 2024/25. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    It is not possible to calculate Progress 8 for academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26 due to gaps in the baseline caused by COVID-19 disruption.
  6. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  7. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  8. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  9. Department for Education: A level and other 16 to 18 results 2020/21. Period 2020/21. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer exam series was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021, and alternative processes were set up to award grades.
  10. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  11. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  12. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  13. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  14. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 destinations. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
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  17. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 destinations. Period 2019/20, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  18. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 destinations. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  19. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  20. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  21. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2020/21, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  22. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2019/20, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  23. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 destinations. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  24. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  25. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2019/20, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  26. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2020/21, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  27. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  28. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: 16-18 progression to higher education. Period 2017/18, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  29. Ofsted: State-funded schools inspections and outcomes. Period 2024/25. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  30. Ofsted: State-funded schools inspections and outcomes. Period 2018/19. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  31. Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers: school level. Period Entry Sept 2026, final, published 2026-06-29. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  32. waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk: waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk — Admissions Arrangements Proposal 2027-28 (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    Girls living within the halves (priority area A and priority area B) of a rectangular catchment area. (p. 5)
    Year 7 - 216. (p. 4)
    Girls who have siblings (by which is meant full, step-, half- and adopted siblings living in the same household) at the school in years 7 - 11 at the point of admission. (p. 5)
  33. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  34. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  35. Department for Education: Schools, pupils and their characteristics: school level underlying data. Period 2025/26, published 2026-06-04. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  36. files.ofsted.gov.uk: files.ofsted.gov.uk document. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quotes (13)
    Relationships between staff and pupils are respectful and courteous (p. 1)
    They are rightly proud of its inclusive ethos and strong outcomes (p. 3)
    The school has exceptionally high expectations for all pupils. These are reflected in consistently high published outcomes (p. 1)
    Support for pupils' mental health and well-being is very strong (p. 1)
    Pupils feel safe and said that there is always an adult to speak to if they have any concerns (p. 1)
    Pupils' behaviour is exemplary and pupils have exceptional attitudes to learning (p. 1)
    There is a strong focus on pupils attending school and being punctual (p. 3)
    Leaders have worked collaboratively to develop a clear and consistent approach to teaching (p. 2)
    The curriculum is enriched with an exciting range of activities and visits (p. 2)
    Pupils can take up a range of leadership responsibilities. These include supporting younger pupils with their reading or being a member of the student parliament (p. 1)
    The quality of teaching in the sixth form is exceptional. Teachers encourage students to be critical and independent thinkers (p. 2)
    These include both sports and creative opportunities. For example, many pupils learn a musical instrument (p. 1)
    Teachers adapt their teaching expertly to ensure that these pupils can access the ambitious curriculum. As a result, pupils with SEND make very strong progress (p. 2)