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Waldegrave School

State school · Twickenham, TW2 5LH
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,465 pupils
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A really buzzy school. ‘It felt more dynamic than the other schools we visited,’ said one parent. This school has so much going on that you’re a lucky girl if you manage to get a place here. Now with the new sixth form you’re even luckier.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,465 ·
Sixth form numbers
377 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Headteacher

Headteacher

Ms Elizabeth Tongue

Since 2019, Elizabeth Tongue, previously senior deputy head at Tolworth Girls' School. Educated at Brighton & Hove High School for Girls and the University of Leeds, where she read history and theology. She completed her teacher training in York more

Entrance

Fully comprehensive intake. It is the only all-girls state school in Richmond so is always oversubscribed. Despite clear and rigid guidelines about admissions policies there are always appeals. Priority to those with special needs and those in public

Open days
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Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Trafalgar Junior School 17 %
Stanley Primary School 12 %
Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School 11 %
St Mary's and St Peter's Church of England Primary School 8 %
St James's Roman Catholic Primary School 6 %
Collis Primary School 4 %
The Vineyard School 4 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Marshgate Primary School 3 %
Hampton Hill Junior School 3 %
St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School 2 %
Nelson Primary School 2 %
Twickenham Primary Academy 2 %
Hampton Junior School 2 %
Data highlight

Exit

Around 50 to 60 per cent of year 11 girls stay on for A levels in the oversubscribed co-ed sixth form. Past year 11 leavers have gone to Richmond Sixth Form College, Esher College, Strode College or sixth forms of independent schools. At 18 the

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
93%
LA avg.
77%
Eng. avg.
66%
Data highlight

What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

In 2024, 36 per cent A*/A at A level (67 per cent A*-B).

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
93%
LA avg.
83%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
40.01
LA avg.
37.50
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Consistently achieves good results in English, maths and science GCSEs. French, history, art, drama, RE always good too. The success rate in 9-4 grades is well above the regional and national average. It now has a co-ed sixth form.

Quality of

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
77
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

Designated area in an independent learning centre for those with special educational needs provides 'enhanced specialist teaching provision' for 10 girls with social communication difficulties and those with an autistic spectrum condition. With an

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13 %
Students with SEN support

Arts & extracurricular

Extra opportunities include drama (big production every alternate year and an annual joint production with Hampton Boys’ School), regular music concerts and tours, study skills, chess, art, music, choirs, rock bands and full orchestra. Art and music

Sport

Good range of sports offered - rounders, tennis, volleyball, athletics, rugby and dance. Classes in the fitness suite, cricket, rowing and table tennis. Hidden from view from the road is a huge outdoor green area with tennis courts and marked-out

Ethos & heritage

Original 1930s building has been added to over the years. Science labs are housed in newish block and new sixth form building opened in 2014, housing new sports hall and dining room. Outside play area transformed with money from the PTA with an

Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline

No real behavioural problems. First years are invited to spend a day in the school to find their way about and practise their journey to and fro - puts a stop to later excuses about buses being late. They also start the term a bit earlier before the

Pupils & parents

All come from the surrounding borough of Richmond, which is known nationally for its high level of professional parents. A local parent declares it to be the sort of school where 'decent folk will be prepared to break all sorts of rules to get their

1,465
Number of pupils

The last word

A really buzzy school. ‘It felt more dynamic than the other schools we visited,’ said one parent. This school has so much going on that you’re a lucky girl if you manage to get a place here. Now with the new sixth form you’re even luckier.

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

Waldegrave proudly supports our local community. We encourage students and staff to enjoy learning, achieve success and feel valued. We set high expectations. Expert teachers engage pupils with a demanding curriculum meeting the needs of all learners, igniting passion for subjects and preparing students for their future careers. Beyond the classroom we offer a thriving extracurricular programme, particularly in creative and performing arts. Students of all abilities achieve and are empowered to take ambitious next steps in education suited to their individual aspirations.

Contact the school

Address

Fifth Cross Road
Twickenham
TW2 5LH
Get directions

Telephone: 020 8894 3244

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk/

Local authority: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

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School data & information Waldegrave School Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5LH
1,465 Pupil numbers
377 Sixth form numbers
7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
19 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
77 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants
Our review contains additional results data reported to us by Waldegrave School and is updated annually. See the review

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
93%
LA avg.
83%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
64.00
LA avg.
56.40
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.78 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 209 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
22%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
40.01
LA avg.
37.50
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 9 B
Sociology GCE A level 44 A
Psychology GCE A level 53 A
Physics GCE A level 20 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 13 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 23 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics GCE A level 66 A
History GCE A level 34 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 20 B
German GCE A level 6 A
Geography GCE A level 40 B
French GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 30 A
Economics GCE A level 40 A
Chemistry GCE A level 42 A
Biology GCE A level 51 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 12 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B
Art and Design GCE A level 10 A

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Waldegrave School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 10 and has 10 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

At Waldegrave we believe pupils with special educational needs should be offered full access to a broad, balanced and relevant education, including appropriate access to the National Curriculum. The ethos of our school supports the aims of the Disability Discrimination Act. The school has an accessibility plan. Although the site is not yet fully accessible to all pupils with physical disabilities, we are making improvements as funding permits. All teachers in the school share the responsibility for identifying and responding to the special educational needs of all pupils. All teachers are teachers of pupils with special educational needs. A variety of methods is employed to meet the wide range of pupils needs: modification of materials, provision of individualised structured programmes and the use of a range of teaching methods as well as differing degrees of support. Use is made of the Learning Resources Centre and flexible learning methods.

10-09

3.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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