Waldegrave School for Girls
- Waldegrave School for Girls
Waldegrave School is a comprehensive secondary school Science College (ages 11 to 16) in Twickenham, London, England. In 2002 it had an enrollment of 1034 pupils. Waldegrave was a Beacon School from 1999 and became involved in a Leading Edge Partnership with Grey Court School in 2004. It was also awarded specialist Science College status in September 2004.
Waldegrave School was formed in 1977 by the merger of two girls' schools, Twickenham County School for Girls and Kneller School. The schools were relocated to the site in Fifth Cross Road occupied since 1928 by the co-educational [http://www.twickenham-museum.org.uk/schools/school.asp?SchoolID=20 Thames Valley Grammar School] which had itself become a Sixth Form College in 1973.
The 2002 Ofsted report noted that the school, which received pupils from more than 40 different primary schools, was heavily oversubscribed and had been for several years. Attainment on entry was well above average, and over 90% of pupils went on to further education. It described Waldegrave as "a very good school that provides a high quality education for its pupils", despite receiving below average funding for a London school.
Strengths were identified as:
* Teaching
* Pupils' attitudes and behaviour
* Leadership by the headteacher
* Monitoring and evaluation of the school's work
* A range of provision suitable both for more able students and for those with learning needs or behavioural difficulties
The report identified no major areas of weakness, and its Ofsted Inspections came out with successful results. Many of the girls achieve great GCSE results, as Waldegrave climbs higher in the Top State Schools. The girls have brought together many charity events, are very successful in Sport and Physical Education and are also one of the most environmentally friendly schools in their borough.
Waldegrave School for Girls is part of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Local Education Authority.
Notable Alumnae
*Caroline Flint, Labour Politician
References
External links
[http://www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk/ Official website]
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