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Warlingham School

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

personMr Paul Foster

corporate_fareTANDRIDGE LEARNING TRUST

location_onWarlingham, CR6 9YB

language Visit Website phone 1883624067

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,437

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Attainment 8

44.4

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GCSE Rank

#44 in Surrey

#1,847 of 3,216 nationally

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Warlingham School is a Academy converter secondary school in Warlingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Warlingham School is an academy converter in Warlingham, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TANDRIDGE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,442 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4, placing the school #44 in Surrey and #1,847 of 3,216 nationally. 41.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 35.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.34 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 8.9 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

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

41.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.6%

Entering EBacc18.40%

EBacc APS3.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19.60%

EBacc APS3.78

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.77

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.87

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.09

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.88

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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)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships3%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

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

-0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.9%

Achieving A*–A8.2%

Achieving A*–B35.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate89.7%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate84.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 November 2022

Inspection Report

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21 February 2017

Inspection Report

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12 June 2013

Inspection Report

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02 November 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-02-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-06-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-09-17

None EIF

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

10.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.1%(73 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,442 pupils. During this period, there were 151 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.5%, which is above 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)	1,442	151	10.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,441	107	7.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,419	123	8.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,426	173	12.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,440	128	8.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,421	102	7.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,437	75	5.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,434	95	6.6%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,453	53	3.6%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,465	46	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,459	24	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,417	19	1.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,423	15	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,423	31	2.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,408	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,408	25	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,402	28	2.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,402	17	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,411	20	1.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,420	24	1.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,419	32	2.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,427	33	2.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,433	36	2.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,454	38	2.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,461	22	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,466	36	2.5%	3.1%	0

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 144 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 8 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

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

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree16%

agree46%

disagree19%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree20%

agree39%

disagree24%

strongly disagree10%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree32%

agree24%

disagree15%

strongly disagree11%

not applicable18%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree32%

agree22%

disagree17%

strongly disagree22%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree46%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree48%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree42%

agree49%

disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree52%

agree45%

disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree38%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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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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