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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)

Waltham Toll Bar Academy

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire - DN36 4RZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Waltham Toll Bar Academy students enjoy an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum which prepares them for adult life. Our curriculum is designed to be flexible to allow for personalised learning.”

SecondarySixth formSince 2010Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Walthamstow Academy

London, Waltham Forest - E17 5DP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Walthamstow Academy is one of a family of academies sponsored by United Learning. It is the largest single sponsor of academies in the UK and has a proven track record in education.”

SecondarySixth form

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Ofsted: Good

Walthamstow School for Girls

London, Waltham Forest - E17 9RZ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Walthamstow School for Girls, also previously known as Walthamstow County High School for Girls, first opened as a self-supporting “School for Girls” in 1890 with its original building located in West Avenue Road, then moving to Church Hill House.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedNo rating on record

Walton Academy

Grantham, Lincolnshire - NG31 7JR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Walton High

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes - MK7 7WH

“Walton High is a centre of learning. Values of excellence and scholarship blend with innovation in learning styles. The fun and fundamentals of learning matter.”

SecondarySixth formSince 2011Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Walton High School

Stafford, Staffordshire - ST17 0LJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We work closely with our feeder primary schools to ensure smooth transition to high school for students. We plan visits for Y6 students from all feeder schools including those not in our catchment throughout the year.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedNo rating on record

Walton-Le-Dale High School

Preston, Lancashire - PR5 6RN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Establishing high expectations and ambitious standards across all aspects of school life, empowering students to exceed their potential.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Wanstead High School

London, Redbridge - E11 2JZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Wanstead High School is a modern, forward-looking school with traditional values maintained over the last hundred years. We seek to provide the best, most inclusive, local education for all our pupils and a thriving and collaborative environment for staff, ensuring no one is left behind.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedNo rating on record

Wapping High School

London, Tower Hamlets - E1 2DA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondarySince 2012Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Warblington School

Havant, Hampshire - PO9 2RR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At the heart of our school community are the students. In Warblington School, there is a climate of aspiration and mutual respect, and a caring, nurturing, inclusive environment, where everyone is treated as an individual; is listened to and encouraged to learn and develop; has high standards; a…”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×4Needs attention ×2Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

Warden Park Secondary Academy

Haywards Heath, West Sussex - RH17 5DP

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Here at Warden Park Secondary Academy we are committed to offering the highest quality education to our students, an education that is rich in variety and opportunity, that fully embraces digital technologies and that develops our students into confident and aspirational young adults ready to…”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×4Expected ×2Strong in 4 areas, Expected in 2 areas

Wardle Academy

Rochdale, Rochdale - OL12 9RD

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Warlingham School

Warlingham, Surrey - CR6 9YB

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Warlingham, we want our students to be safe and happy at school and, as a result, enjoyment and engagement are important elements of life at our school.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

Waseley Hills High School

Birmingham, Worcestershire - B45 9EL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Students at Waseley Hills develop confidence, resilience, respect for others and a lifelong love of learning. We want every student to leave our school believing in themselves, understanding their responsibilities to others and feeling ready to make a positive contribution to the wider community.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Washington Academy

Washington, Sunderland - NE37 2AA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Washington Academy, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best. Our ethos is built on a strong sense of belonging, where pupils, staff, and families work together as one community.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×4Needs attention ×2Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

Waterfront UTC

Chatham, Medway - ME4 4FQ

“Learning and growth are at the heart of The Howard Academy Trust ethos. We strongly advocate that all members of our community have the opportunity to become the very best that they can be.”

SecondarySixth formSince 2015Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Waterhead Academy

Oldham, Oldham - OL4 3NY

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We serve our community by educating and preparing our students for the next steps in their lives. We provide an ambitious learning experience and firmly believe that all students, irrespective of their background, should have equitable access to an education that opens doors for their future.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Waterside Academy

London, Hackney - E8 4DL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“After much consultation, the student and staff body chose the heron logo with the 4 ‘C’s representing our values. There is a heron that often sits by the school decking and students can see it from the window.”

SecondarySince 2013Ofsted report cardStrong ×6Strong in 6 areas

Watford Grammar School for Boys

Watford, Hertfordshire - WD18 7JF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“As an outstanding school, Watford Grammar School for Boys became an Academy in 2010 and now has over 1400 students. The school draws on a wide catchment area and the school community contains a rich variety of cultures.”

SecondarySixth formBoysEstablishedOfsted report cardExceptional ×6Strong ×1Exceptional in 6 areas, Strong in 1 area

Watford Grammar School for Girls

Watford, Hertfordshire - WD18 0AE

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We value our status as a single-sex school whilst enjoying a close relationship with Watford Grammar School for Boys, with whom we share a common foundation, history and many joint learning opportunities.”

SecondarySixth formGirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding