The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.9
20.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
79%
36.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 277 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 175 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,343
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- GRAVENEY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Cynthia Rickman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Welham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenwortham Primary School
Primary · 381m away
Links Primary School
Primary · 396m away
Beecholme Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Granton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gorringe Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lonesome Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodmansterne School
All-through · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Graveney School a selective school?
No. Graveney School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Graveney School's Ofsted rating?
Graveney School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Graveney School?
Graveney School currently has 2,343 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Graveney School take?
Graveney School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Graveney School?
Graveney School is in London, SW17 9BU, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Graveney School have a sixth form?
Yes, Graveney School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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