What did Ofsted judge Graveney School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Graveney School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Graveney School?

Graveney School has 2,332 pupils on roll.

What ages does Graveney School take?

Graveney School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Graveney School located?

Graveney School is located in London, SW17 9BU, Wandsworth.

How do I apply to Graveney School?

Graveney School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Graveney School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Graveney School was 0.326 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Graveney School?

When Graveney School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. General ability (Category 1) — 70 places will be allocated by reference to general ability. The 70 applicants with the highest scores in the Wandsworth Year 6 Test will be offered places. If there are fewer than 70 applications under this category, the balance will be allocated under Category 2; 2. Looked After / Previously Looked After Children — Children Looked After or children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 3. Sibling — Applicants not admitted under Category 1 who have a sibling attending the school at the time of application, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 280 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Applicants with an equal score in Category 1 will be prioritised by distance order with those applicants living nearest the school given higher priority. Where applicants have identical distance measurements, priority amongst them will be determined at random.

What is the largest ethnic background at Graveney School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at Graveney School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Graveney School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Graveney School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1General ability (Category 1) — 70 places will be allocated by reference to general ability. The 70 applicants with the highest scores in the Wandsworth Year 6 Test will be offered places. If there are fewer than 70 applications under this category, the balance will be allocated under Category 2.
2Looked After / Previously Looked After Children — Children Looked After or children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).
3Sibling — Applicants not admitted under Category 1 who have a sibling attending the school at the time of application.
4Acute medical or exceptional social need — Applicants with an acute medical or exceptional social need who in the opinion of the Governing Body, would be suitably provided for in the school.
5Children of staff — Children of staff at the school.
6Proximity — Proximity of the applicant's home to the school, with those living nearest being accorded the highest priority.

If two applications tie: Applicants with an equal score in Category 1 will be prioritised by distance order with those applicants living nearest the school given higher priority. Where applicants have identical distance measurements, priority amongst them will be determined at random.

Category 1 (70 places) is allocated purely by the Wandsworth Year 6 Test score; remaining 210 places (Category 2) are allocated using the five sub-criteria in order (i)-(v) as listed. All applicants apply on an equal footing without specifying a category.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Graveney School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Graveney School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Graveney School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Graveney School?: Graveney School has 2,332 pupils on roll.
What ages does Graveney School take?: Graveney School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Graveney School located?: Graveney School is located in London, SW17 9BU, Wandsworth.
How do I apply to Graveney School?: Graveney School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Graveney School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Graveney School was 0.326 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Graveney School?: When Graveney School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. General ability (Category 1) — 70 places will be allocated by reference to general ability. The 70 applicants with the highest scores in the Wandsworth Year 6 Test will be offered places. If there are fewer than 70 applications under this category, the balance will be allocated under Category 2; 2. Looked After / Previously Looked After Children — Children Looked After or children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 3. Sibling — Applicants not admitted under Category 1 who have a sibling attending the school at the time of application, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 280 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Applicants with an equal score in Category 1 will be prioritised by distance order with those applicants living nearest the school given higher priority. Where applicants have identical distance measurements, priority amongst them will be determined at random.
What is the largest ethnic background at Graveney School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at Graveney School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Graveney School, year by year →

How places are decided at Graveney School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1General ability (Category 1) — 70 places will be allocated by reference to general ability. The 70 applicants with the highest scores in the Wandsworth Year 6 Test will be offered places. If there are fewer than 70 applications under this category, the balance will be allocated under Category 2.
2Looked After / Previously Looked After Children — Children Looked After or children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order).
3Sibling — Applicants not admitted under Category 1 who have a sibling attending the school at the time of application.
4Acute medical or exceptional social need — Applicants with an acute medical or exceptional social need who in the opinion of the Governing Body, would be suitably provided for in the school.
5Children of staff — Children of staff at the school.
6Proximity — Proximity of the applicant's home to the school, with those living nearest being accorded the highest priority.

Graveney School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Graveney School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Graveney School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Graveney School?: Graveney School has 2,332 pupils on roll.
What ages does Graveney School take?: Graveney School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Graveney School located?: Graveney School is located in London, SW17 9BU, Wandsworth.
How do I apply to Graveney School?: Graveney School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Graveney School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Graveney School was 0.326 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Graveney School?: When Graveney School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. General ability (Category 1) — 70 places will be allocated by reference to general ability. The 70 applicants with the highest scores in the Wandsworth Year 6 Test will be offered places. If there are fewer than 70 applications under this category, the balance will be allocated under Category 2; 2. Looked After / Previously Looked After Children — Children Looked After or children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order); 3. Sibling — Applicants not admitted under Category 1 who have a sibling attending the school at the time of application, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 280 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Applicants with an equal score in Category 1 will be prioritised by distance order with those applicants living nearest the school given higher priority. Where applicants have identical distance measurements, priority amongst them will be determined at random.
What is the largest ethnic background at Graveney School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 34.3% of pupils at Graveney School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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