Warlingham School
94%
Capacity
1,442
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Warlingham School
Warlingham School is a large mixed secondary in Tandridge, Surrey, currently educating 1,442 pupils against a capacity of 1,536. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 19.8% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national secondary average of around 23% and a Surrey average that tends to be lower. Demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 690 applications for 237 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.91 to one. Of those, 194 families put Warlingham as their first preference, and 181 first-preference offers were made. That means roughly 93% of first-preference applicants secured a place, but the overall competition is clear — nearly three children applied for every available spot. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and operates a sixth form for 11-18 students.
Academically, Warlingham sits in a mixed position relative to its Surrey peers. Its Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 cohort was -0.18, which the Department for Education bands as 'Average' but is below the Surrey local authority average of +0.26. In Tandridge, it ranks second out of three schools on this measure, and nationally it sits in the 63rd percentile. Attainment 8 stood at 44.7, with 65.1% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate was 19.6%, and 14.5% achieved the full EBacc at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the school's value added score was -0.22, banded as 'Below average', with an average point score per entry of 27.57 (roughly a C- grade). Ofsted last inspected in 2022 and confirmed the school 'remains Good', a rating it has held since at least 2013.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a theatre, swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports provision is extensive, with rowing, rugby, hockey, and netball among the options, and there are clubs covering everything from coding to Model UN and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. SEND support is well-developed, with provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, dyslexia, and physical disabilities, among others. For families weighing up options, Warlingham is a popular, non-selective state school that draws strong local demand, offers a full range of extracurriculars, and provides a solid but not outstanding academic profile. It will suit families who prioritise a broad experience and a supportive SEND framework over top-tier exam results.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Tandridge, CR6 9YB |
| Headteacher | Paul Foster |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 1,442 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,442 / 1,536 (94% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.18)
1969th of 3,141
Nationally
298th of 461
In South East
2nd of 3
In Tandridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
32.6
'22/23
31.6
'23/24
27.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2355%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 241 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)55%
- FE college18%
- Sixth form college15%
- Not sustained5%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Employment2%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2340%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 115 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
10%
Russell Group
11%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- Employment41%
- University (HE)40%
- Not sustained11%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Further education2%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology30
- Mathematics23
- Business Studies:Single20
- Sociology20
- Law17
- Accounting / Finance14
- Biology14
- English Literature14
- Economics13
- History13
- Art and Design12
- Geography12
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed237
690
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
194 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British66.7%
- Mixed11.9%
- Asian5.5%
- White (other)5.2%
- Black1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Warlingham School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham
Tandridge, CR6 9YB
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