What Graveney School does

Graveney School is an 11-18 secondary school and sixth form located on Welham Road in Tooting, South West London (SW17 9BU), operating as an Academy within the Graveney Trust. It serves students aged 11-16 across Key Stages 3 and 4 for GCSEs and a large sixth form (Year 13 cohort of 426) for A-Levels, with documented outcomes including 90%+ achieving Grade 4+ in English and Maths, 36% of A-Level grades at A*/A, EBACC APS of 5.87 and Attainment 8 of 62. The school is designated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (November 2022) across all six framework areas and is recognised by The Times as one of the top 100 state-funded schools in the country.

The school is funded primarily through UK government per-pupil allocations, pupil premium, and the National Tutoring Programme, with no tuition fees charged. Its go-to-market is admissions-driven: Year 7 and Sixth Form applications are processed through Wandsworth Pupil Services within a defined admissions criteria, supplemented by Open Days, a website hosted on the Greenhouse School Websites platform, and a Bluesky/Twitter social presence. The Graveney Trust also wholly owns Tooting Primary School and Franciscan Primary School, extending the educational pipeline.

Core technology infrastructure is non-proprietary and operational rather than differentiating: the website is a static Greenhouse School Websites deployment, communications run through the My Ed App and ParentPay, and the school uses The Day news service for curricular content. There is no public API, no proprietary software, and no AI/ML products. Strategic differentiation comes from academic outcomes, sixth form scale, university progression partnerships (Sutton Trust, Social Mobility Foundation, UCAS), and pastoral breadth, including SEND support and an extensive enrichment programme (Music, Drama, PE, DofE, Outward Bound, STEM).

Name

Graveney School

Legal name

Graveney School

Website

https://graveney.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Graveney School is an 11-18 state-funded Academy and large sixth form in Tooting, South West London, delivering GCSE and A-Level programmes to students aged 11-18, funded by government per-pupil grants and overseen by the Graveney Trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form education
• GCSE A-Level programmes
• State academy school
• UCAS preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As an Academy school, Graveney receives government funding based on student enrollment. The school is part of the Graveney Trust and does not charge tuition fees for students. Additional funding comes from pupil premium, national tutoring programme, and other government educational initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Graveney School is an 11-18 Academy secondary school and sixth form in South West London that delivers GCSE and A-Level education, comprehensive academic curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, UCAS and university preparation support, pastoral care including SEND, and an extensive enrichment programme covering Music, Drama, PE/Sport, STEM, D of E, Outdoor Education, Astronomy and sustainability. Education is provided free at the point of use as a state-funded Academy under the Graveney Trust.

Product overview

Graveney School is an 11-18 secondary school located in South West London (SW17), offering GCSE and A-Level education, Sixth Form programs, and enrichment activities. The school provides educational services through traditional classroom-based programs, UCAS/university preparation support, extra-curricular activities (Drama productions, Music, PE and Sport, STEM, D of E, Outdoor Education), and uses a website built on Greenhouse School Websites platform to communicate with prospective and current families. Key programs include the Sixth Form enrichment program, Outward Bound experiences, and academic curriculum offerings across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary School Education (Years 7-11) GCSE-focused secondary education for students aged 11-16 covering a comprehensive academic curriculum including core subjects, humanities, sciences, languages and creative arts, alongside pastoral care and enrichment activities.
• Sixth Form Education (Years 12-13) A-Level programme for students aged 16-18 with a wide range of subjects, Sixth Form Enrichment, pastoral support (Stags), and progression pathways to higher education and employment.
• UCAS and University Preparation Programme Comprehensive university application support including UCAS guidance, personal statement and reference writing assistance, dedicated coaching sessions, and guidance on gap year applications, university clearing and leavers' destinations.
• Wider Curriculum and Enrichment Programme Enrichment activities including Music, PE and Sport, Drama and Performing Arts, STEM, Astronomy, Biology and Chemistry Research Projects, D of E, Outdoor Education (Outward Bound), Sustainability and Nature, Guest Lecturers, the House System and Clubs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of students achieve Grade 4+ in English and Maths at GCSE
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HelloFresh (Black Heritage Network)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2025HelloFresh's Black Heritage Network partnered with Graveney School to deliver cooking workshops to Year 10 students focused on food, culture, and careers. The BHN team, including Graveney alumna Sumayyah Aurelien, conducted two interactive workshops. The school is exploring further activities including potential visits to the HelloFresh head office.
• Sutton TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraveney School works with the Sutton Trust to support and promote students' progression to university, particularly supporting social mobility and access to higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Social Mobility FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with the Social Mobility Foundation to support students' university applications and career progression, working to improve access to higher education opportunities.
• UCAScoreOthersUCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, the only way to apply to university in the UK. Graveney provides comprehensive UCAS application support including guidance, reference writing, and dedicated coaching sessions.
• GPTA (Graveney Parent Teacher Association)minorOthersThe GPTA is the parent-teacher association that organizes events, talks, and activities for the school community including quiz nights, educational talks on topics like mental health and safety, and fundraising activities.
• The Day News ServiceminorOthersThe Day is a news service providing educational content and current affairs resources to the school, used in the curriculum to support student awareness of contemporary issues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Henrietta Barnett School: Girls' grammar in Hampstead Garden Suburb with outstanding results and a large sixth form. Comparable to Graveney as a top-tier London state school with strong university progression.
• Brampton Manor Academy: Large state comprehensive in East Ham widely recognised for its Oxbridge progression record. Comparable to Graveney as a non-selective London academy punching well above intake demographics on outcomes.
• Wilson's School: State-funded boys' grammar in Sutton with consistently top-tier GCSE and A-Level results and a large sixth form. Directly comparable to Graveney as a high-performing London-area state secondary with Oxbridge/Russell Group progression.
• St Olave's Grammar School: Selective grammar in Orpington with a large sixth form and consistent top decile results. Comparable to Graveney as a high-performing London-area state school with significant sixth-form scale.
• Queen Elizabeth's School: Boys' grammar in Barnet consistently ranked among the UK's top state schools for attainment. Comparable to Graveney in scale of sixth form, academic outcomes, and Oxbridge progression profile.
• Tiffin School: Boys' grammar in Kingston upon Thames with a large sixth form and very strong A-Level results. Comparable to Graveney as a London-area state school competing for similar high-achieving cohorts.
• Tiffin Girls' School: Girls' grammar in Kingston upon Thames with a large sixth form and top-tier A-Level results. Comparable to Graveney on size, setting, and academic profile.
• Harris Westminster Sixth Form: Sixth-form college in Westminster with strong Oxbridge progression from a state-funded setting. Comparable to Graveney's sixth-form offer and university-preparation intensity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GraveneySchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/graveney-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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