The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 67.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
67.3
23.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
82%
40.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: 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
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 216 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,467
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Trust
- THE WALDEGRAVE TRUST
- Head
- Ms Elizabeth Tongue (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaldegrave School for Girls
Secondary · Very close
The Mall School
Independent · Very close
Trafalgar Junior School
Primary · 373m away
St James's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 393m away
Trafalgar Infant School
Primary · 617m away
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 700m away
Stanley Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Twickenham Primary Academy
Primary · 994m away
Questions parents ask
Is Waldegrave School a selective school?
No. Waldegrave School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Waldegrave School's Ofsted rating?
Waldegrave School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waldegrave School?
Waldegrave School currently has 1,467 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waldegrave School take?
Waldegrave School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Waldegrave School?
Waldegrave School is in Twickenham, TW2 5LH, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waldegrave School have a sixth form?
Yes, Waldegrave School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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