WALDEGRAVE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS in Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham

Education Centre Information: Waldegrave School for Girls:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Richmond upon Thames
Reason Establishment Opened: New Provision
Establishment Open Date: 11/11/1996
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 997
Number of girls: 997
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Girls
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Background:

Formed in 1980 from amalgamation of Twickenham Girls' School and Kneller Girls' School; set in spacious and attractive grounds; offers well-equipped specialist facilities, including learning resources centre, five IT suites, technology, art, drama and music rooms, and high-quality science laboratories; interactive whiteboards in all curriculum areas. Range of extra-curricular activities, including spelling, handwriting, homework, IT clubs, and variety of sports clubs. New dance studio and refurbished PE facilities in 2004. More than £8,000 raised for charities in 2005/6. Specialist science college status from September 2004. Before-school care, from 8am; after-school care, until 4.30pm. Over-subscribed, with more than two applications per place. Investor in Careers award (2006); Healthy Schools award (2002); Eco-schools Award (2003). Beacon status (2002); Artsmark Silver (2005); Sportsmark (2003); Investor in People status (2003); DfES achievement award (2001, 2002, 2003); Leading Edge status; training school status (2003). Ethos: 'The school aims to provide a well-ordered, stimulating and supportive learning environment'.