Wallingford School
URN: 137357 • Wallingford OX10 8HH
Overview
- Name
- Wallingford School
- URN
- 137357
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE MERCHANT TAYLORS' OXFORDSHIRE ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Marston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01491837115
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St George's Road, Wallingford OX10 8HH
Summary
Wallingford School is a mixed secondary academy located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,437 students and a capacity of 1,515. The school prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, offering a comprehensive education that aims to develop both academic skills and personal growth. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of producing well-rounded individuals who are "able and qualified" to take their place in society.
The curriculum at Wallingford School is complemented by a strong extra-curricular programme, providing students with opportunities in sports, music, drama, and the arts. The school has consistently achieved excellent GCSE and A Level results, reflecting its commitment to high standards in teaching and learning. Pastoral support is a key focus, ensuring that each student is recognized as an individual and supported in their personal development.
Wallingford School has been rated 'good' by OFSTED, with many aspects identified as 'outstanding'. The recent addition of new state-of-the-art facilities, including science laboratories, further enhances the learning environment, accommodating the growing demand for places in the area.
The curriculum at Wallingford School is complemented by a strong extra-curricular programme, providing students with opportunities in sports, music, drama, and the arts. The school has consistently achieved excellent GCSE and A Level results, reflecting its commitment to high standards in teaching and learning. Pastoral support is a key focus, ensuring that each student is recognized as an individual and supported in their personal development.
Wallingford School has been rated 'good' by OFSTED, with many aspects identified as 'outstanding'. The recent addition of new state-of-the-art facilities, including science laboratories, further enhances the learning environment, accommodating the growing demand for places in the area.
Useful links
- Welcome from the Chair of Governors (governance)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- This Month (calendar)
- Homework Policy (download)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectuses (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wallingford School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MERCHANT TAYLORS' OXFORDSHIRE ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 1515
- Pupils
- 1437
- Boys
- 746
- Girls
- 691
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1437 | 746 | 691 | 1515 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1411 | 740 | 671 | 1515 | 12.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1308 | 694 | 614 | 1211 | 8.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1308 | 694 | 614 | 1211 | 8.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1309 | 697 | 612 | 1211 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1263 | 637 | 626 | 1211 | 5.30 |
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