Graveney School
School summary
One of Wandsworth's largest state schools, Graveney educates around 2,343 pupils, including a substantial sixth form of 825. Ofsted has rated every area of its work Outstanding, from quality of education and behaviour through to leadership and the sixth form. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 17 to one and competitive 11+ entry, it draws families looking for a comprehensive that performs at a high level across the board. Around 7.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
51%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
32%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
60%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 30 November 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above what many comprehensives achieve, with 51 per cent of GCSE grades at 9-7 and 60 per cent of A-levels at A*-B, including 32 per cent at A*-A. The curriculum is broad: GCSE choices span the sciences, humanities and languages, while popular A-levels range from English Literature and Mathematics to the sciences, Economics and Government and Politics. Alongside GCSE and A-level, the school offers BTEC and the EPQ, giving older pupils a mix of academic and vocational routes.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Principal · Mrs Cynthia Rickman
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 825
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Outstanding
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is wide-ranging, taking in rugby, football, cricket, netball, volleyball, tennis, athletics and basketball. Modern languages extend beyond the usual French and Spanish to German and Polish, reflecting the school's breadth.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.47%
- EHC plans
- 2.94%
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Graveney School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.