Admissions
Admission Numbers
The proposed admission numbers for 2021-22 for Waldegrave School are as follows:
Year 7 – 216
Year 12 - A minimum of 20 places will be offered to external applicants. The School aims for a year group of approximately 180 to 200 in Year 12 which includes internal and external applicants. In 2019 there were 119 external applicants admitted.
Admission to Year 12 for September 2020 & 2021
Applications for places in the Sixth Form at Waldegrave School are made directly through the school website. Students must submit their application in accordance with the timeline provided on the school’s website.
Admissions to Year 7 for September 2021
Admissions for Year 7 are managed by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, not by the school. Offers for September 2020 will be sent out by the Local Authority.
Applications from Richmond’s residents will be made on Richmond’s Common Application Form, which will be available in paper form and online. Please click here for a link to the online brochure for Admission to Richmond's Secondary Schools for 2021 entry.
In the event of oversubscription the criteria to be applied is below.
The Planned Admission Number for entry into Year 7 is 216.
Full details can be found at the School Admissions Department at Richmond Council.
Admissions Team phone: 020 8547 5569
Email: Richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk
You will need to contact your home borough for guidance if you do not live in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames.
Late applications
Applications for Year 7 received after the closing date of 31 October 2020 will only be considered after all applications received by the closing date. This is unless you are able to provide proof that there were exceptional reasons that prevented you from applying on time. Late applications are co-ordinated by the School Admissions Department at Richmond Council.
Waiting List
A waiting list for the school will be held by the Local Authority in criteria order (regardless of when an application is received) until the end of the academic year in July 2021. After this date the school waiting lists will be disbanded and parents will have to request in writing to have their child’s name added to a waiting list for the school.
Special Circumstances
If you are applying to the school under Oversubscription Criterion 2 – Exceptional Medical or Social Need, please complete the form below and submit it to the School Business Manager attaching supporting written evidence from a registered health professional.
Applications under this criterion for 2021 Year 7 applicants should be submitted by 31 October 2020
Application form for special circumstances
In-year Admissions
Admissions for the present Year 7 to 11 are co-ordinated by the School Admissions Department at Richmond Council. The admissions team can be contacted by telephone on 020 8547 5569 during normal office hours.
Appeals Process
Waldegrave School Admission Appeals Timetable - Year 7 September 2020
If your child has been refused a place at your preferred secondary school, you may appeal the decision of the admissions authority. Your reasons for appealing will then be considered by an independent panel.
For information on how to appeal for a place for your child you will need to contact Richmond Democratic Services, education.appeals@richmond.gov.uk. Phone : 020 8891 7183
Important dates and deadlines
The following appeal dates apply to children starting school in September 2020.
- Deadline for lodging secondary appeals: 20 April 2020
- Waldegrave School are using the Richmond Independent Appeals Service and appeals are scheduled to be heard between 18 May 2020 and 22 June 2020 (excluding half term 25-29 May 2020 inclusive).
If you would like further details and application forms please use the link below;
http://www.richmond.gov.uk/admission_appeals
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How places were offered on 1 March for September entry |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
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Total number of applications |
1005 |
981 |
893 |
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Looked after and previously looked after children (criterion 1) |
3 |
0 |
1 |
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Family, social, medical reasons (criterion 2) |
0 |
1 |
0 |
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Siblings (criterion 3) |
66 |
49 |
44 |
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Children of staff (criterion 4) |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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Distance (criterion 5) Area A: 120 Area B: 21 |
141 |
162 |
169 |
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Pupils with a statement/EHCP |
2 |
3 |
1 |
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Number of appeals heard |
20 |
19 |
16 |
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Number of successful appeals |
5 |
0 |
1 |
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Distance from home to school of last place offered |
Area A: 1.370km Area B: 6.045 km |
Area A: 1.533km Area B: 5.028km |
Area A: 1.911km Area B: 5.304km |
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There is a waiting list |
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