Welling School
URN: 136720 • Welling DA16 1LB
Overview
- Name
- Welling School
- URN
- 136720
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 41.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Brian Griffen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083048531
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elsa Road, Welling DA16 1LB
Summary
Welling School is a mixed secondary academy located in Welling, Bexley, serving a diverse student population of 1,087 pupils, with a capacity of 1,850. The school prides itself on being an all-ability comprehensive institution for students aged 11 to 18, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal development. Welling School is committed to supporting its students through a range of initiatives, including the TKAT ACE Silver award, which provides tailored tutoring for disadvantaged pupils.
The curriculum at Welling School is complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports teams, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. These opportunities allow students to develop new skills and engage with their peers beyond the classroom. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges.
Welling School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through events such as open mornings and taster sessions. The school aims to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Welling School is complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports teams, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. These opportunities allow students to develop new skills and engage with their peers beyond the classroom. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges.
Welling School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement through events such as open mornings and taster sessions. The school aims to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Local Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 28 Nov TKAT INSET DAY (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Summer Term - Newsletter News | 10th Jul 2025 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bexley Grammar School (75.9)
- Bexley Grammar School (70.2)
- Harris Academy Falconwood (54.9)
- Welling School (45.2)
- Westwood College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bexley
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1850
- Pupils
- 1087
- Boys
- 566
- Girls
- 521
- FSM %
- 29.50
- Open date
- 2011-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1087 | 566 | 521 | 1850 | 29.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1145 | 591 | 554 | 1850 | 29.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1539 | 790 | 749 | 1850 | 23.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1539 | 790 | 749 | 1850 | 23.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1514 | 773 | 741 | 1850 | 21.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1516 | 785 | 731 | 1850 | 19.80 |
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