Located in Warlingham, Warlingham School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Warlingham School currently has around 1442 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 45% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9YB |
| Website: | http://www.warlinghamschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01883624067 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Foster |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138928 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/06/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1536 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1442 |
| Number of Boys: | 738 |
| Number of Girls: | 704 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 66.70% | 962 |
| Other White | 5.20% | 75 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.00% | 57 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 52 |
| African | 3.40% | 49 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 41 |
| Caribbean | 2.70% | 39 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 27 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 25 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 22 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 22 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Green Primary Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AN | - not rated | 180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamsey Green Junior School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9AQ | - not rated | 213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | 2out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenley Primary School New Barn Lane , CR3 0EX | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithepit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riddlesdown Collegiate Honister Heights , CR8 1EX | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Secondary School 112 Orchard Road , Sanderstead CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olympus 112 Orchard Road , CR2 9LQ | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House 29 Sanderstead Hill , CR2 0HD | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common , CR6 9PB | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.