Category: Sixth Form News

We heard from Head Students, Wilfrid and Orlagh, in our Summer Newsletter, who excitedly set out their goals for the year ahead. They can't wait to work with all students, so if you spot them walking around the school, please do share your ideas or have a little chat to get to know them. We look forward to hearing more very soon!

"As Head Students, not only is our role to represent Wallingford School at events, but also help shape a more positive and inclusive learning environment by listening to students and working closely with staff. Together with the wider student leadership team, we’ve chosen three key focus areas this year: safety, community, and the environment.

"Safety means making sure every student feels physically and mentally secure, in and out of school. One key project we’re hoping to introduce is regular first aid education during PSHE lessons. These are practical, life-saving skills that every student should have the chance to learn.

"Community is about making sure everyone feels they belong. We’d love to see more inclusive events, better recognition of student achievements beyond the academic, and even something like a Wallingford students super-curriculars showcase. We also hope to continue the success of the Freshers’ Fair and are looking into a student feedback platform where ideas and concerns can be shared to help all students feel heard and valued.

"The environment is something we all have a responsibility to protect. We’re starting small with a renewed focus on recycling, clear bin signage, and waste education. Looking ahead, we’d love to explore ideas like book swaps, zero-waste competitions, or even creating more green spaces around the school.

"Our aim is to help Wallingford School become an even better place to learn - a school where students feel supported and involved in the greatest capacity possible. We know we can’t solve everything, but we’re determined to make meaningful changes wherever we can with honesty, collaboration, and an earnest drive to make a difference."

Category: Sixth Form News

The Art Department create so many fantastic opportunities and new experiences for our young artists! One of these opportunities took place last weekend, over to Mr Bowen, Head of Art:

We live near an OUTSTANDING place. And we live near an OUTSTANDING artist. Why not combine both?

Two lucky Year 13 keen landscape artists, Anastasiia and Tymur, had the opportunity to work with Sky Arts Landscape Artist, Paul Whitehouse, on location at Wittenham Clumps over the weekend.

They came (walked up the Clumps), they saw (they looked and saw and looked some more) and CONQUERED (used oil paint to capture their unique visions.)

Thank you, Paul, for all of your expertise. These young artists will continue to use these ideas for a long time yet. And what beautiful paintings!

Thank you Anastasiia and Tymur for the two days of creativity and, quite probably, a fair bit of stamina. It's been VERY worth it!

Category: Sixth Form News

Everyone at Wallingford School is tremendously proud this morning of all of our Year 13 students as they receive the results for their A Level and BTEC courses. This has been a year group which has worked incredibly hard and brought a huge amount to our school both within the classroom and beyond.

Destinations are broad and varied and almost all students have managed to secure a place at their institution of choice with students going on to study a fascinating mix of competitive courses at universities and colleges across the country. Equally, those who might be having a gap year or going into work-based training are very well-set for future applications and options.

In summary, for the students in Year 13 this year at A Level:

• 10% of all entries gained A* grades

• 31% of all entries gained A*-A grades

• 60% of all entries gained A*-B grades

• 100% of all entries gained A*-E grades

A huge thankyou must also go to the staff at Wallingford School who have supported these young people over the past two years – and in most cases for seven years - and also to their families who have shared their journey for every step of the way.

Congratulations to each and every young person who has received their results today and we wish them well for what we are certain will be very bright and promising futures.

- John Marston, Headteacher

Category: Sixth Form News

We are tremendously proud this morning of all of our Year 13 students as they receive the results for their A Level and BTEC courses. The results are excellent and a tribute to their hard work, talent and ambition.

Destinations are wide and varied and almost all students have managed to secure a place at their institution of choice with students going on to study a fascinating mix of competitive courses at universities across the country. Equally, those who might be having a gap year or going into work-based training are very well-set for future applications and options.

We are particularly proud this morning of our group of students from Ukraine in this cohort. These young people joined our school in the spring of 2022 with little or no English and were completely unfamiliar with the education system in this country in addition to the significant trauma they were experiencing. They have all achieved impressively and now go on to further study having worked tremendously hard and brought much to our school community.

In summary, for the students in Year 13 this year:

 • 8% of all entries gained A* grades

• 24% of all entries gained A*-A grades

• 54% of all entries gained A*-B grades

• 97% of all entries gained A*-E grades

A huge thankyou must also go to the staff at Wallingford School who have supported these young people over the past two years and also to their families who have shared their journey for every step of the way.

Congratulations to each and every young person who has received their results today and we wish them well for their undoubtedly very bright and promising futures.