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Waldegrave School

Academy converter · Twickenham · TW2 5LH

Ages 11–18 · 1,470 pupils · Richmond upon Thames

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

64.0

Overall absence

7.3%

Admissions demand

1.45 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-11-18

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.78
−20+2
Attainment 864.0
English & maths grade 5+75%
English & maths grade 4+93%
EBacc entry60%

EBacc APS: 5.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)20.8%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,108

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.45 · Competitive

1st preferences

303

Places offered

214

1st-preference offers

173

Total preferences (any rank)
891
Preferred offers (top 3)
214
Applications from outside LA
194
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill118%

1,470 pupils · 1,246 places

Pupils on roll
1,470
Boys / girls
91 / 1,379
School capacity
1,246
Capacity fill
1,470 / 1,246 (118%)
Free school meals
10.3%
FSM pupils
112
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE WALDEGRAVE TRUST
Academy trust
THE WALDEGRAVE TRUST
Sponsor
Waldegrave School for Girls
Headteacher
Ms Elizabeth Tongue

Location

Address
Fifth Cross Road
Postcode
TW2 5LH
Town
Twickenham
County
Middlesex
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
District
Richmond upon Thames
Constituency
Twickenham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
10 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, 1,470 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 10.3%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Twickenham
28
Secondary schools in Twickenham
5
Academies among open schools in Twickenham
21% (6)
Open schools in TW2
18
Secondary in TW2
4
Open schools in Richmond upon Thames LA
86
Secondary in Richmond upon Thames LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TwickenhamNear TW2

  • Twickenham School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Twickenham · TW2 6JW · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.1
    • P80.2
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence8.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    London · TW1 4LT · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.7
    • P80.7
    • EM5+73%
    • Absence5.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • The Richmond upon Thames School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Twickenham · TW2 7SL · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.4
    • P80.1
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.2%

    0.9 miles away

  • Turing House School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Secondary

    Twickenham · TW2 6LH · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–19

    • Att858.9
    • P80.7
    • EM5+74%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.1 miles away

  • Hampton High

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Hampton · TW12 3HB · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.2
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence9.3%

    1.2 miles away

  • Orleans Park School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Twickenham · TW1 3BB · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–18

    • Att864.1
    • P80.9
    • EM5+80%
    • Absence4.4%

    1.5 miles away

  • Grey Court School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Richmond · TW10 7HN · Richmond upon Thames

    Ages 11–18

    • Att863.2
    • P80.8
    • EM5+81%
    • Absence4.8%

    1.7 miles away

  • The Heathland School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Secondary

    Hounslow · TW4 5JD · Hounslow

    Ages 11–18

    • Att851.9
    • P80.5
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence7.6%

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Elizabeth Tongue
Telephone
02088943244
Website
www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk

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