Waldegrave School
Twickenham, TW2 5LH · Richmond upon Thames · secondary school
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2nd of 11 secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 479 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 9.4/10 nationally. 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 | 75.8 · 93 | 30% | 2.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.78 · 93 | 25% | 2.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 64.5 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Waldegrave School overview
How it's doing
The school achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.3 in 2024/25, compared to the national median of 44.6. In 2023/24, Progress 8 was +0.78, indicating pupils performed better than those nationally starting from the same point. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Keyboard Club, Rock Club, and Samba Band, or play Rugby, Netball, and Cross Country. They also participate in the Y7 Choir, Orchestra, and BBC News Report. Trips include visits to the Opera, Kew Gardens, and a Ski Trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,470 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,246. 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
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What Ofsted said about Waldegrave School
Overview
Waldegrave School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report confirms that the school continues to provide an exceptional education, with pupils achieving consistently high outcomes and making strong progress. Leaders have embedded an ambitious curriculum and a thriving learning culture that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Staff are described as "passionate and highly dedicated," fostering "exemplary" behaviour and "exceptional attitudes to learning."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and rich," well sequenced to allow pupils to apply learning to real-life experiences, such as using scaling ratios in mathematics.
- Teaching quality is "exceptional," particularly in the sixth form, where teachers encourage students to be "critical and independent thinkers."
- Support for mental health and well-being is "very strong," with pupils feeling safe and knowing there is "always an adult to speak to."
- Pupils with SEND receive the "same ambitious offer as their peers" and make "very strong progress" due to expert teaching adaptations.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 64.0 |
| 2024/25 | 67.3 |
| 2025/26 | 64.5 |
| 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
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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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