Welling School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Welling, DA16 1LB
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 7% in England
15 of 16 in Bexley
Pupils
1,084
First preferences per place
0.80
2026/27
Absence
12.2%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | 36.7 | 34.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26% | 29% | 27% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 23% | 28% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.97 | -0.82 | — |
48% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bexley Grammar School · 0.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
- Harris Academy Falconwood · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 47% in England
- Blackfen School for Girls · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 48% in England
- Lift Bexleyheath · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 33% in England
- Plumstead Manor School · 1.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 9% in England
- Townley Grammar School · 1.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 2% in England
Best secondary schools in Bexley · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Welling School is in St Michael's (typical home £470,000, crime average).
What is Welling School's Ofsted rating?
Welling School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Welling School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Welling School is in the bottom 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.