Saint Cecilia's Church of England School is a mainstream secondary school in Wandsworth, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 210 of its 1,129 pupils (18.6%) were getting SEN support and 63 (5.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,129 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Wandsworth.
18.6% get SEN support
210 of 1,129 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5.6% have an EHC plan
63 of 1,129 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia80
- Autism46
- Social, emotional and mental health34
- Moderate learning difficulty31
- Speech, language and communication28
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,129 (places for 1,000)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Renata Joseph
- Part of
- Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 34.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wandsworth
- School reference (URN)
- 141808
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Wandsworth council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2011; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2011. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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The school’s details, its SEN figures and the questions to ask the SENCO, in your inbox.
Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Linden Lodge School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Greenmead School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.3 miles
- Southmead Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Riversdale Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Sheringdale Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.4%, EHC plans 1.8% 0.2 miles
- St Michael's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.4%, EHC plans 1.1% 0.3 miles
- Ronald Ross Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 13.6%, EHC plans 3.4% 0.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Wandsworth SEND schools in Wandsworth
Questions about Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
How many pupils at Saint Cecilia's Church of England School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 210 of the 1,129 pupils (18.6%) were getting SEN support and 63 (5.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (80 pupils), autism (46 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (34 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?
Through Wandsworth council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?
You can ask for Saint Cecilia's Church of England School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Saint Cecilia's Church of England School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Southmead Primary School, about 0.3 miles away.
Where is Saint Cecilia's Church of England School?
Sutherland Grove, London, SW18 5JR, in Wandsworth.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.