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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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