The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.1
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
13.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.39
Band 1Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,106
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- SAINT CECILIA'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Renata Joseph (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSheringdale Primary School
Primary · 316m away
Linden Lodge School
Academy · 471m away
Southmead Primary School
Primary · 551m away
Greenmead School
Special school · 606m away
Ronald Ross Primary School
Primary · 649m away
Riversdale Primary School
Primary · 657m away
Albemarle Primary School
Primary · 660m away
Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 783m away
Questions parents ask
Is Saint Cecilia's Church of England School a selective school?
No. Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School currently has 1,106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Cecilia's Church of England School take?
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is in London, SW18 5JR, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Cecilia's Church of England School have a sixth form?
Yes, Saint Cecilia's Church of England School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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