Warlingham School
Warlingham, CR6 9YB · Surrey · secondary school
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45th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 914 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.7 · 36 | 30% | 1.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.18 · 36 | 25% | 0.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.8 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warlingham School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess and Creative Writing clubs, play Netball, Rugby, Football, or join Competitive Swim Squads, and participate in the Orchestra or take Singing, Piano, Drum Kit, Trumpet, or Male Voice Lessons. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,396 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,536. 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 support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Warlingham School
Overview
Warlingham School continues to be a good school, described as a ‘welcoming, friendly’ environment where pupils are ‘happy and feel safe’. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a culture of ‘courage, commitment and kindness’ that drives strong pupil achievement and positive relationships.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well planned’, with a ‘broad and balanced’ key stage 3 providing a strong foundation for later study.
- Staff are ‘proud to work at Warlingham’ and feel supported, with a ‘great sense of collegiality’ among leaders and governors.
- Careers provision is a ‘strength’, ensuring pupils are ‘well prepared for their next steps’ through work experience and advice.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘make good strides forward’ due to effective interventions and strong pastoral support.
- Reading for pleasure is encouraged, with ‘specific programmes’ for struggling readers proving ‘very successful’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure more pupils study modern foreign languages into key stage 4, as currently ‘too few’ do, keeping the English Baccalaureate proportion low.
- Teachers must use assessment information more effectively to adapt teaching, ensuring knowledge ‘embeds securely in pupils’ long-term memory’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ supported by systematic record-keeping and a well-led team.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.7 |
| 2024/25 | 44.4 |
| 2025/26 | 46.8 |
| 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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