The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
Band 4Source: 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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,442
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- TANDRIDGE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9YB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHamsey Green Primary
Primary · Very close
Kingsdown Secondary School
Independent · 849m away
Olympus
Independent · 1.1km away
Kenley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Atwood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Warlingham Village Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Secondary · 1.6km away
Gresham Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Warlingham School a selective school?
No. Warlingham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Warlingham School's Ofsted rating?
Warlingham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Warlingham School?
Warlingham School currently has 1,442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Warlingham School take?
Warlingham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Warlingham School?
Warlingham School is in Warlingham, CR6 9YB, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Warlingham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Warlingham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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