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Graveney School

Wandsworth, SW17 9BUSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.74
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.2×
Oversubscribed
600 1st-choice / 276 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#249 of 3,141 nationally

About Graveney School

Graveney School is a large, mixed state secondary in Wandsworth, one of five schools in the borough rated Outstanding by Ofsted. It sits third out of 11 similar schools in the local authority, with a Progress 8 score of 0.74 that places it well above the national average. Its closest competitors in the area include Ashcroft Technology Academy (1.34), Ark Bolingbroke Academy (1.04), and Ernest Bevin Academy (0.59), all of which also rank highly. With 1,950 pupils on roll and a capacity of 2,160, Graveney is a popular choice for local families. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 1,737 applications for 276 places, with 600 of those coming as first preferences. That works out to roughly six applicants for every place, and 257 first-preference offers were made. Headteacher Dorian Coyle leads a school that clearly commands strong demand in the Wandsworth area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressWelham Road, Tooting, Wandsworth, SW17 9BU
HeadteacherDorian Coyle
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils1,950
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity1,950 / 2,160 (90% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolSports HallScience LabsPlaying FieldsLibraryAstro TurfSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceMartial ArtsFootballSwimmingRowingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperDuke of EdinburghScience ClubDebateArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Graveney School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.