Head's Welcome
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Wallington High School for Girls.
Mrs T O'Brien
Headteacher
We are very proud to be one of the top girls’ schools in the country. We are a happy, purposeful and vibrant school community with a reputation for high academic standards, first-class pastoral care and an outstanding extracurricular and enrichment programme.
Our students are at the centre of everything we do. We want them to thrive, enjoy their learning and achieve first-class qualifications, while also developing into confident, caring and articulate young people. We aim for every student to leave us well prepared for their future lives and empowered to achieve their aspirations. This ambition is reflected in our school motto, “Heirs of the Past, Makers of the Future,” and underpinned by our three core values: curiosity, courage and compassion.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum where traditional methods sit alongside innovative teaching and learning that embrace the latest technologies and educational research. Our curriculum is enriched by a wide range of activities, including trips, competitions, lectures and work-related learning. Combined with teaching from passionate subject specialists, this enables us to achieve academic outcomes that are among the very best nationally.
We are committed to providing a wealth of opportunities that allow students to develop leadership skills, discover new interests, and cultivate a sense of service. A broad programme of extracurricular and enrichment activities is available at lunchtime and after school, many of which are student-led. All students are encouraged to make the most of these opportunities and to play an active role in the wider life of the school.
Our strong pastoral system ensures that students are nurtured and supported throughout their time with us. Care is a central part of our ethos and helps us to create an environment in which students feel happy, safe and have a strong sense of belonging - an environment in which they can truly thrive.
Since September 2015, Wallington High School for Girls has been part of the Girls’ Learning Trust. Further details can be found in the About Us section of this website.
I hope this website gives you a real picture of life at Wallington, our fantastic students and staff, and why we are so proud of our school. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.