Wandsworth ranks in England’s top 10 for SEND secondary school results

Provisional 2025 data shows that both Wandsworth pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and those receiving SEN support achieved significantly higher outcomes than their peers nationally across all headline measures.

Wandsworth’s average Attainment 8 score for SEN support pupils was 43.5, the sixth highest in England and around a full grade higher than the national average.

The borough also recorded one of the best Progress 8 scores for SEN support pupils nationally, ranking third in England, based on 2024 data.

More than half (57%) of SEN support pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, placing Wandsworth eighth in the country, while the proportion of EHCP pupils achieving this benchmark rose by 7% compared to the previous year, securing a place in the top performing quartile of local authorities in England.

Judi Gasser, Cabinet Member for Children, said: “These fantastic results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our pupils, their families, and our schools.

“They also show that Wandsworth’s inclusive approach and strong partnerships are making a real difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND.”

Performance in the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) was also particularly strong, with 22% of SEN support pupils achieving a grade 4 or above across the full EBacc, the third highest rate in England.

In addition, 92% of our EHCP pupils remained in education, employment and training after Key Stage 4, a 5% higher rate than is achieved nationally. We are still striving to improve this by providing more opportunities for young people leaving KS4 provision and better preparation for this transition point, through robust support, early planning and events such as Get, Set, Go!

These results reflect the strength of Wandsworth’s schools and council’s ongoing commitment to inclusion and excellence as set out in the Wandsworth SEND Strategy, which focuses on ensuring every young person with SEND can be the best they can be and achieve their goals. This commitment is also reflected in the opening of the new Paddock School, which strengthens our specialist provision and supports even more young people to thrive locally.