Graveney School
URN: 137005 • London SW17 9BU
Overview
- Name
- Graveney School
- URN
- 137005
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GRAVENEY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 82.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cynthia Rickman (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02086827000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Welham Road, London SW17 9BU
Summary
Graveney School is a mixed secondary academy located in Tooting, London, with a current enrolment of 2,343 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 2,160. The school has a strong academic reputation, evidenced by its recent GCSE results, where 89% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, and 52% received grades of 7 or above. A-Level results are equally impressive, with an A*-C pass rate of 82% and a significant number of students gaining admission to prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, reflecting the rich diversity of the community it serves, with 60 different languages spoken at home. Graveney’s ethos centres on strong relationships among students and staff, contributing to a positive atmosphere conducive to learning. The curriculum is broad, offering a wide range of subjects, and the school is equipped with modern facilities, including a recently built award-winning building that features an observatory for astronomy students.
Graveney School is committed to academic excellence while promoting a sense of belonging and community among its diverse student body. The dedicated staff, all qualified in their respective subjects, play a crucial role in supporting students' educational journeys, ensuring that each individual can thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, reflecting the rich diversity of the community it serves, with 60 different languages spoken at home. Graveney’s ethos centres on strong relationships among students and staff, contributing to a positive atmosphere conducive to learning. The curriculum is broad, offering a wide range of subjects, and the school is equipped with modern facilities, including a recently built award-winning building that features an observatory for astronomy students.
Graveney School is committed to academic excellence while promoting a sense of belonging and community among its diverse student body. The dedicated staff, all qualified in their respective subjects, play a crucial role in supporting students' educational journeys, ensuring that each individual can thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
- The St Marylebone CofE School (81.0)
Key details
- LA
- Wandsworth
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- GRAVENEY TRUST
- Capacity
- 2160
- Pupils
- 2343
- Boys
- 1198
- Girls
- 1145
- FSM %
- 17.10
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2343 | 1198 | 1145 | 2160 | 17.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2275 | 1168 | 1107 | 2160 | 15.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2213 | 1110 | 1103 | 2160 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2213 | 1110 | 1103 | 2160 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2259 | 1122 | 1137 | 2160 | 12.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2152 | 1074 | 1078 | 2160 | 9.30 |
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