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Graveney School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Cynthia Rickman

corporate_fareGRAVENEY TRUST

location_onLondon, SW17 9BU

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2022

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Students

2,181

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Attainment 8

63.9

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Wandsworth

#173 of 3,216 nationally

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Graveney School is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 2.2× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Graveney School is an academy converter in London, Wandsworth, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GRAVENEY TRUST. The school has approximately 2,343 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.9, placing the school #2 in Wandsworth and #173 of 3,216 nationally. 78.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 50.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 33 A-level subjects. 60.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 32.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 2.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

63.9

Grade 5+ E&M

78.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)50.0%

Entering EBacc81.50%

EBacc APS6.1

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80.70%

EBacc APS5.87

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS5.88

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS5.97

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS5.81

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS5.75

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

436

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.8%

Achieving A*–A32.5%

Achieving A*–B60.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.7%

A-level subjects offered33

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

398

Retention rate91.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

341

Retention rate95.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

417

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 November 2022

Inspection Report

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17 March 2015

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-03-17

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-05-11

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.5%(58 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,343 pupils. During this period, there were 75 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	2,343	75	3.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,342	60	2.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,274	51	2.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,275	31	1.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,284	27	1.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,169	34	1.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,181	38	1.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,182	31	1.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,204	28	1.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,213	37	1.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,218	12	0.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,256	13	0.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,259	6	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,260	28	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,152	0	0.0%	0.0%	1
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,152	19	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,164	23	1.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,062	18	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,070	24	1.2%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,067	21	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	2,033	21	1.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	2,049	26	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	2,065	21	1.0%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	2,048	32	1.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	2,064	33	1.6%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	2,066	55	2.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 52 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree55%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree28%

agree46%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree21%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable34%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes15%

no85%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree33%

disagree26%

strongly disagree15%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree30%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree32%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree32%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Ashcroft Technology Academy

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Chestnut Grove Academy

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School

Harris Academy Battersea

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