Welling School
Welling School is a secondary located in Bexley, DA16 1LB. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Requires Improvement. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,145 pupils on roll.
Welling School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Bexley
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1850
Number of Pupils: 1145
Number of Boys: 591
Number of Girls: 554
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 29.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-14
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-11-26
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Griffen
Phone: 02083048531
Website: http://www.wellingschool-tkat.org/
Location: Elsa Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Welling School
What is the Ofsted rating of Welling School?
Welling School has been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Welling School admit?
Welling School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Welling School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Welling School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Welling School?
Welling School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Welling School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Welling School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Welling School?
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