Graveney School
London, SW17 9BU · Wandsworth · secondary school
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2nd of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 870 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 77.1 · 94 | 30% | 2.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.74 · 92 | 25% | 2.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.6 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Graveney School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.74 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,332 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,160. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status? What specific support is available for pupils who need to catch up on progress? How does the school maintain its Outstanding standards with such a large student population?
What Ofsted said about Graveney School
Overview
Leaders have “high ambitions for pupils” and ensure they can “achieve their potential,” resulting in an environment where “pupils flourish.” The report describes a school where behaviour is “exemplary” and pupils are “supportive and caring towards each other.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is broad and sequenced effectively, ensuring pupils “remember essential subject knowledge” and use it to learn new concepts.
- Leaders provide “exceptional opportunities for pupils’ personal development,” including extensive extra-curricular clubs, inter-house competitions, and community involvement.
- Staff are “skilled in adapting learning to support pupils’ individual needs,” including prompt support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- There is an “effective careers programme” that ensures pupils are “well informed about their next steps” through employer engagement and work experience.
- The governing body “effectively challenges school leaders” to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of pupils.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “supportive safeguarding culture” where staff are trained to identify risks and pupils’ mental health is treated as a priority.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.9 |
| 2024/25 | 63.9 |
| 2025/26 | 61.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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