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Wallingford School

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

personMr John Marston

corporate_fareTHE MERCHANT TAYLORS' OXFORDSHIRE ACADEMY TRUST LTD

location_onWallingford, OX10 8HH

language Visit Website phone 1491837115

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,348

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Attainment 8

53.9

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Oxfordshire

#561 of 3,216 nationally

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Wallingford School is a Academy converter secondary school in Wallingford, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Wallingford School is an academy converter in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE MERCHANT TAYLORS' OXFORDSHIRE ACADEMY TRUST LTD. The school has approximately 1,437 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.9, placing the school #9 in Oxfordshire and #561 of 3,216 nationally. 62.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 33.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 61.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 32.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.21 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.7 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

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

62.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)33.2%

Entering EBacc45.70%

EBacc APS4.86

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45.80%

EBacc APS4.52

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS5.1

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.84

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.47

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

+0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.6%

Achieving A*–A32.4%

Achieving A*–B61.2%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate96.3%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate99.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.50%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 November 2022

Inspection Report

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14 March 2017

Inspection Report

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22 November 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-03-14

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-11-22

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

5.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(39 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 1,437 pupils. During this period, there were 72 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,437	72	5.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,441	179	12.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,413	141	10.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,411	96	6.8%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,406	129	9.2%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,346	117	8.7%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,348	79	5.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,348	73	5.4%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,313	50	3.8%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,308	90	6.9%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,307	75	5.7%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,306	80	6.1%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,309	10	0.8%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,305	26	2.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,263	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,263	62	4.9%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,253	78	6.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,241	72	5.8%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,242	39	3.1%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,247	25	2.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,232	3	0.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,238	13	1.1%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,229	17	1.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,193	16	1.3%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,199	29	2.4%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,208	20	1.7%	3.1%

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 75 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 63 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 49 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree52%

disagree15%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree20%

agree43%

disagree26%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree33%

agree28%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

not applicable24%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree12%

agree38%

disagree20%

strongly disagree27%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree45%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree52%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree52%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree42%

agree48%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree38%

agree51%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree45%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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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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