The Bishop Wand Church of England School
URN: 138491 • Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6LT
Overview
- Name
- The Bishop Wand Church of England School
- URN
- 138491
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- INSTANTER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Aldridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01932778600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Layton's Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames TW16 6LT
Summary
The Bishop Wand Church of England School, located in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, is a mixed secondary academy with a capacity of 1,005 and currently serves approximately 1,200 pupils. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its Christian ethos. This commitment to community values is reflected in various initiatives, including partnerships with local organisations such as the National Physical Laboratory, which provides students with unique opportunities in science.
Academically, Bishop Wand has demonstrated strong performance, with recent GCSE results highlighting the hard work and determination of its students. The school offers a diverse curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development. Extracurricular activities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and various sports competitions, further enrich the student experience, promoting teamwork and resilience.
The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events and inviting professionals from the STEM sector to inspire students about future career paths. This holistic approach to education aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for their roles as responsible citizens.
Academically, Bishop Wand has demonstrated strong performance, with recent GCSE results highlighting the hard work and determination of its students. The school offers a diverse curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development. Extracurricular activities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and various sports competitions, further enrich the student experience, promoting teamwork and resilience.
The school actively engages with the local community, hosting events and inviting professionals from the STEM sector to inspire students about future career paths. This holistic approach to education aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for their roles as responsible citizens.
Useful links
- Candidate Handbook (download)
- @BishopWandSch (other)
- Accelerated Reader Book Finder (other)
- Year 9 Options (other)
- RM Unify (other)
- Talaxy (other)
- ParentMail Login (other)
- Inspections (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Paul's Catholic College (75.0)
- St Paul's Catholic College (69.9)
- Sunbury Manor School (45.2)
- The Bishop Wand Church of England School (45.2)
- Cardinal Godfrey School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- INSTANTER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1005
- Pupils
- 1200
- Boys
- 618
- Girls
- 582
- FSM %
- 6.80
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1200 | 618 | 582 | 1005 | 6.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1181 | 602 | 579 | 1005 | 6.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1102 | 568 | 534 | 1005 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1102 | 568 | 534 | 1005 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1087 | 542 | 545 | 1005 | 6.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1037 | 509 | 528 | 1005 | 5.00 |
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