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Welling School

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Welling School

Elsa Road, Welling, DA16 1LB

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Pupils
1,087
Ages
11-18
FSM
29.5%
Attainment 8
34.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.0%
Basics 9-5
26.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.0%
EBacc APS
2.86
EBacc 9-5
3.7%
EBacc 9-4
6.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.07
A*-A Grades
2.8%
A*-B Grades
22.5%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 75 students entered

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About Welling School

Welling School is a secondary school in Welling, Bexley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.7. The school has around 1,087 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Elsa Road, Welling, DA16 1LB | More schools in Bexley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Welling School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Feb 2022 — Inadequate
  4. May 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Welling School

What is Welling School's Ofsted rating?
Welling School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Welling School's latest exam results?
Welling School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Welling School located?
Welling School is a secondary school in Welling, Bexley (DA16 1LB).
How many pupils attend Welling School?
Welling School has around 1,087 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Welling School with other schools?
View Welling School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bexley.