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“Waddesdon Church of England School
changes pupils’ lives for the better”

Waddesdon Church of England School is an all-ability 11-18 secondary school with around 1,000 students on roll, including 300 students in the Sixth Form.  Our daily routines and educational practice are rooted in the twin values of Dignity and Respect.

Just as it “takes a village to raise a child”, so does it take a whole school community, in partnership with families, to educate a young person for life.  We believe in positive relationships and promote the value of being a purposeful and productive member of the community in our work with our young people.

As a Church of England school within the Diocese of Oxford, our values are grounded in the Christian faith, although we welcome equally young people and staff of all faiths and none.  An inspection by the Society for the Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools in March 2018 also judged the school to be Outstanding as a Church of England school.

We were inspected by Ofsted in December, 2021 and re-designated Outstanding in every category.  The report highlights the shared emphasis that we place on personal development and academic success.  The opening line encapsulates our educational vision: “Waddesdon Church of England school changes pupils’ lives for the better.”

Messages From Our Community

  • “The support and teaching our son received throughout his time at Waddesdon has been absolutely wonderful; many teachers and support staff have really gone the extra mile for him.”

    Parent

  • “I have absolutely loved my time at this school; I have been accepted and supported and this school has been everything I’ve needed it to be and more. Thank you to all the staff: I’ve had an amazing two years and iI will forever be grateful.”

    Sixth Form Student

  • “Judging by parents evening last night our daughter is absolutely thriving academically and otherwise. What really stood out was how every single teacher knew her and genuinely cared.”

    Parent

  • “Waddesdon is an incredible centre of well-being and learning.  My wife and I can’t thank the teaching and support staff enough for the wonderful environment you’ve created.” 

    Parent

  • “I strongly believe we have Waddesdon School to thank for our daughter’s success as I do not think she would have achieved the grades she did had she not have gone to your school.”

    Parent

  • “I just wanted to say a massive thank you. I have been absolutely blown away by how the school has dealt with the covid pandemic and the education of our children. The constant communication throughout has been second to none and at no point have I ever felt unsure of what is happening. “

    Year 11 Parent

  • “My son’s move to Waddesdon for Sixth Form has absolutely been the right move for him and I can’t thank the school enough as, despite the COVID situation, he has blossomed and grown in confidence just as his brother did during his time at Waddesdon.”

    Sixth Form Parent

  • “I wanted to express my huge thanks and admiration of the way the school have soldiered on dealing with all the new and challenging situations with calmness, thoroughness and professionalism, keeping us all informed at every step of the way. I am lucky to have had my two children attend.”

    Parent

  • “Our daughter only began at Waddesdon during her A level studies.  As a new student she was instantly welcomed and did not feel out of place at all. She absolutely loved her time and has made many friends for life.  It has been one of the best decisions she has made, wanting to study with you.”

    Sixth Form Parent

  • “I read the latest newsletter with a sense of joy and humility.  To read and see so many youngsters thinking, responding, reflecting, flourishing is amazing.  How lucky are these young people?  How bright is their future!”

    SIAMS Inspector

  • “Given the current economic climate, this school has been exceptional and I am so grateful to all the staff for making my daughter happy and safe, and providing her with so many opportunities to flourish. Thank you.”

    Sixth Form Parent

  • “My son has grown into a wonderful young man, ready to take on the world. Without your time, care, love and determination, this would not be the case. You all have been truly amazing.”

    Sixth Form Parent

  • “I feel you’re all like a light in the darkness at Waddesdon! Thank you!!”

    Sixth Form Parent
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