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Welling School
Requires Improvementgraded 04/10/2023Ages 11–181,087 pupilsFaithNone
Welling School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Welling, within the Bexley local authority. The school has around 1,087 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 04/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 37.2 and 30% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Welling can view Welling School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 04/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 834.7
England avg 45.1 · was 36.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths27%
England avg 45% · was 29% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths48%
England avg 65% · was 54% in 2023/24
EBacc entry11%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.86
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 26.1
A-level grade (best 3)30.8
APS best 3: 30.8
AAB or better0%
Retention78%
Value added-0.33
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake31.2%
Free school meals31.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled59%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.3%
Attendance87.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence40.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Welling
All schools in Welling →Park View Academy0.5 miHillsgrove Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miFoster's Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miBarrington Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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