Twickenham School vs Waldegrave School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Twickenham School
Twickenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
774 students
Waldegrave School
Twickenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,470 students
| Measure | Twickenham School Twickenham, London | Waldegrave School Twickenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #394 of 640 | #31 of 640 |
| National rank | #2081 of 4,090 | #143 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 774 | 1,470 |
| Pupils on roll | 774 | 1,470 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 118% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 67.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.7% | 82.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.1% | 94.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 6.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.0 |
| town | Twickenham | Twickenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.twickenhamschool.org.uk | www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Waldegrave School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.1 vs 47.9).
- •Waldegrave School is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 774.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Twickenham School better than Waldegrave School?
On the Success Index (England), Waldegrave School ranks higher (94.1 vs 47.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Twickenham School and Waldegrave School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Twickenham and Twickenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Twickenham School: 774. Waldegrave School: 1,470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Twickenham School and Waldegrave School rank in London?
Twickenham School is 394th of 640 and Waldegrave School is 31st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).