Waldegrave School
URN: 138461 • Twickenham TW2 5LH
Overview
- Name
- Waldegrave School
- URN
- 138461
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE WALDEGRAVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 79.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Tongue (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088943244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham TW2 5LH
Summary
Waldegrave School, located in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, is a mixed secondary academy with an enrolment of 1,467 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,246. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where high standards of behaviour and academic achievement are paramount. The partnership with parents is emphasised to ensure that all students can reach their full potential and enjoy their educational experience.
The school offers a robust curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a strong focus on academic excellence, as evidenced by record-breaking GCSE and A-level results. Recent statistics show that 11% of A-level grades were awarded at the highest level (A*), with 78% achieving A*-B. This reflects the dedication of both students and staff to achieving outstanding academic outcomes.
Waldegrave School also promotes extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which encourages personal development and teamwork. The school community is actively engaged, with various events and open mornings to foster connections among parents, students, and staff. For more information, visit their website at www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk.
The school offers a robust curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a strong focus on academic excellence, as evidenced by record-breaking GCSE and A-level results. Recent statistics show that 11% of A-level grades were awarded at the highest level (A*), with 78% achieving A*-B. This reflects the dedication of both students and staff to achieving outstanding academic outcomes.
Waldegrave School also promotes extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which encourages personal development and teamwork. The school community is actively engaged, with various events and open mornings to foster connections among parents, students, and staff. For more information, visit their website at www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk.
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Nearby alternatives
- Orleans Park School (77.0)
- Turing House School (60.6)
- The Richmond upon Thames School (55.4)
- Orleans Park School (45.2)
- Twickenham Academy (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Richmond upon Thames
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE WALDEGRAVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 1246
- Pupils
- 1467
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 1373
- FSM %
- 9.60
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-09-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Middlesex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1467 | 94 | 1373 | 1246 | 9.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1460 | 95 | 1365 | 1246 | 8.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1461 | 77 | 1384 | 1246 | 7.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1461 | 77 | 1384 | 1246 | 7.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1463 | 109 | 1354 | 1246 | 6.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1469 | 133 | 1336 | 1246 | 6.00 |
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