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10/12/24

We are celebrating at Waldegrave today with funds being raised for to help children living in some of the toughest places to have a better future ❤️🎅🏼🎄#waldegraveschool pic.twitter.com/kLUUADWSaT— Waldegrave School () December 10, 2024

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04/12/24

Today four Y12 German students took part in a debating competition organised by the They performed brilliantly with their vocabulary and research commended by the judges. pic.twitter.com/gfKDwFmVLO— Waldegrave School () December 4, 2024

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03/12/24

Waldegrave pupil, Eleanor, has severe visual impairment. Watch her speak to ⁦⁩ about life as a teenager with a disability. Waldegrave is committed to support all in our school community to feel valued & achieve their potential. https://t.co/L0426QJfjU— Waldegrave School () December 3, 2024

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29/11/24

We have a thriving after school Science Club, where Year 7 & 8 pupils get to try amazing experiments 🧪 They have extracted DNA 🧬 from a kiwi 🥝 & tried out their forensic science skills 🔬, testing samples of ‘blood’ 🩸and ‘bone’🦴 for iron and calcium. pic.twitter.com/pwGETBnChJ— Waldegrave School () November 29, 2024

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20/11/24

Today eight Yr 10&11 pupils took part in the Twickenham Upon Thames Rotary Young Chef competition. Chef, Tom Rowlandson , Richmond Mayor, Cllr Richard Pyne & Rotary President, Grace Gibbs presented prizes 🥇Kenza,🥈Mila and 🥉Alishba & Honor pic.twitter.com/PtuvmjM25S— Waldegrave School () November 20, 2024

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20/11/24

Yesterday we held an introductory workshop to Devising with Complicite Theatre for Waldegrave & Grey Court School Y12 students Devising is where artists come together to create a performance without relying on a script pic.twitter.com/3aIVuJHoMt— Waldegrave School () November 20, 2024

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15/11/24

We are remembering the fallen today and honouring Armistice Day with reflection time, activities and a minute of silence pic.twitter.com/9QqF2cVI0C— Waldegrave School () November 15, 2024

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25/10/24

Today our Year 7 pupils are THINKING PINK!! They have swapped their uniform for pink to fundraise for breast cancer charities. 🩷 pic.twitter.com/w4i6JRefS5— Waldegrave School () October 25, 2024

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24/10/24

Our Year 10s are enjoying watching GCSE English syllabus text ‘An Inspector Calls’ presented by This experience will bring the play to life and be memorable for pupils when they come to write coursework and sit exams pic.twitter.com/u2tC5b2SyJ— Waldegrave School () October 24, 2024

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18/10/24

We have been Wearing Red for Show Racism the Red Card today and have already raised over £700 to support the cause. pic.twitter.com/dDHPz7SXDX— Waldegrave School () October 18, 2024

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04/10/24

Last Friday was National Teaching Assistants Day but at we celebrate how lucky we are to have such an incredible, dedicated team of TAs EVERY school day. Here’s a small selection of the 16 strong team who support in and out of the classroom all year round. pic.twitter.com/mw2BdU4lJ2— Waldegrave School () October 4, 2024

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04/10/24

Today we are holding a HUGE Coffee Morning to raise funds for Thank you to all our pupils for such an amazing array of sweet treats - thankfully there’s still some left to buy at lunchtime! pic.twitter.com/JSKWbsoZh1— Waldegrave School () October 4, 2024

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03/10/24

This week our pupils have been enjoying browsing and buying books at our book fair, held in the Green Room during breaks and lunchtimes. When students buy books they are helping to earn free books for our school library! pic.twitter.com/4NjQKiNuG6— Waldegrave School () October 3, 2024

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25/09/24

Have you ever considered becoming a trustee?If you have and want to find local opportunities, or you've not but want to find out more, head to the 's Trustee Recruitment Evening TOMORROW (Wednesday 25 September) 💼 Book for free here ⬇️https://t.co/aQPHscrP76 pic.twitter.com/VPJYvdDjfX— Richmond Council () September 24, 2024

25/09/24

Our Year 13s Geography students are enjoying some wonderful weather in Spain 😎 https://t.co/9hSB9apbYW— Waldegrave School () September 25, 2024

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25/09/24

Do you want to train to teach? Or do you know someone who does? Come along to the West London Teacher Training Alliance recruitment fair on Tuesday 8 October, 5.30-7.30pm at Sacred Heart High School, HammersmithBook your FREE place here https://t.co/OqLgQsXLyS pic.twitter.com/Bwwh2oUOnt— Waldegrave School () September 25, 2024

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24/09/24

Tickets are open to book now for the Sixth Form Open Evening taking place on Thursday 24 October. Don’t miss out - Reserve your slot in one of our three sessions taking place between 5-8pm.https://t.co/iFa7BS12Yg pic.twitter.com/dTgS1Ut8oO— Waldegrave School () September 24, 2024

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24/09/24

Morning classroom session has begun in Spain 📚Students are looking at the methodologies for the beach profile data they will collect before lunchtime. Great start! pic.twitter.com/B7qVW3tbQc— Miss Flanigan () September 24, 2024

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19/09/24

Two of our Year 7 classes are having a great day 💦splashing💦 about on the river with Thames Young Mariners in Ham. The other six classes will get their turn at kayaking & raft building next week pic.twitter.com/ULptsAGUzh— Waldegrave School () September 19, 2024

18/09/24

Waldegrave Sixth Form Open Evening - Thursday 24 OctoberTickets are available to book now! Y11s & their parents are invited to meet staff & current students and discover more about what Waldegrave Sixth Form has to offer.Book tickets: https://t.co/BBKeb6Kn4X— Waldegrave School () September 18, 2024

Admissions

Published Admissions Number [PAN]  

The PAN (published admissions number) for Year 7 is 216

The PAN (published admissions number) for Year 12 is 20 [see note below]

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. Please see the grid below for more details on admissions in the last three years.

Admission to Year 12 for September 2025

Applications for places in the Sixth Form at Waldegrave School are made directly through the Sixth Form. Students must submit their application in accordance with the timeline provided on the school’s website.

APPLY TO SIXTHFORM

To view our Sixth Form Prospectus click here.

How places were offered following GCSE results on Enrolment Day in August 2024 2023 2022
Total number of applications 645 638 726
Internal students who transferred into sixth form 125 124 111
External students 67 70 75
Total students in sixth form 192 194 186
Looked after and previously looked after children (criterion 1) 1 0 0
Children of staff (criterion 2) 2 0 1
Pupils with a statement/EHCP 2 4 4
Number of appeals heard 0 0 0
Number of successful appeals 0 0 0
Distance from home to school of last place offered to external applicants 1.26 miles 1.76 miles 2.1 miles

Admissions to Year 7 for September 2025

Admissions for Year 7 who live in the borough of Richmond upon Thames are managed by Achieving for Children in partnership with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and not by the school. Offers for September 2025 will be sent out by the Local Authority.  

Applications from Richmond’s residents should be made online via www.eadmissions.org.uk.  Online applications open on Sunday 1 September and close on Thursday 31 October.

Please click here for a link to the online brochure for Admission to Richmond's Secondary Schools for 2025 entry.

To view our Main School Prospectus click here.

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 on the Moving up to Secondary School in September section of Achieving for Children's website

Email: richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk to request a call back.

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 2024 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 2025.  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 2025 Year 7 applicants should be submitted by 31 October 2024.

Application for admission under exceptional circumstances

In-year Admissions

Admissions for the present Year 7 to 11 are co-ordinated by Achieving for Children in partnership with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 

The admissions team can be contacted by email: richmond.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk 

Appeals Process

Waldegrave School Admission Appeals Timetable 

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 2025.

National Offer day 3 March 2025
Date by which an appeal must be submitted 21 April 2025
Dates when appeals will be heard

Waldegrave School are using the Richmond Independent Appeals Service and appeals are scheduled to be heard on weekdays between 19 May 2025 and 23 June 2025 (excluding the May half term)

Date when appellants will be notified of their appeal hearing 10 school days in advance of the hearing
Date by which the Clerk sends the appeal papers to the parents, the panel and the admission authority 7 working days before the appeal hearing
Deadline for appellants to submit additional evidence At the specified time 5 working days before the appeal hearing.
Decision letters sent to the appellants Within 5 school days of the appeal hearing (whenever possible)

Appeals lodged after 21 April 2025 may be heard at a later date and after appeals received by the deadline.

Further information about appealing and an appeal form can be found here: School admission appeals - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

 

How places were offered on 1 March for Sept entry

   2023

2022

2021  

Total number of applications

856

941

964

Looked after and previously looked after children (criterion 1)

2

3

3

Family, social, medical reasons (criterion 2)

1

2

3

Siblings (criterion 3)

36

47

43

Children of staff (criterion 4)

3

0

0

Distance (criterion 5) Area A: 137 Area B: 24

174

161

162

Pupils with a statement/EHCP

0

3

8

Number of appeals heard

6

5

16

Number of successful appeals

0

1

1

Distance from home to school of last place offered

Area A: 2032.96m

Area B: 5620.23m

Area A: 1.416km

Area B: 5.001km

Area A: 1.470km

Area B: 5.109km

There is a waiting list