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Waldegrave School
Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH, Richmond upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.0 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,467
Capacity
1,246
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts a strong academic environment, reflected in its Attainment 8 score of 67.3, placing it in the top 4% nationally. A remarkable 95% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 92% progress to university, with over half attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community.
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Last inspected: 25 September 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 67.3 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 95% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 82% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 60% | Top 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 51% | Top 11% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 92% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 57% | Top 20% |
Based on 192 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (336 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child is happy
93%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
School supports development
86%
School keeps me informed
85%
Progress is communicated
81%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.8%
White Other14.4%
Asian Other5.5%
Mixed Other5.5%
Asian Chinese5.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
Asian Indian3.6%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.43944, -0.35100 · TW2 5LH
School details
Local authorityRichmond upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN138461
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Waldegrave School rated by Ofsted?
Waldegrave School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 September 2018.
Is Waldegrave School a good school?
Waldegrave School scores 98.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Waldegrave School?
Based on 336 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waldegrave School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Waldegrave School in GCSEs?
Waldegrave School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.3. 95% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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