Types of secondary schools
There are 11 state-funded secondary schools in Wandsworth. There are various types of schools and within these there are also different types of places available.
Types of secondary school
- Community schools - schools or colleges where the Local Education Authority (LEA) is responsible for the admissions policy
- Foundation schools - schools or colleges where the governors are responsible for the admissions policy
- Voluntary aided schools - denominational schools or colleges where the governors are responsible for the admissions policy
- Independent schools - schools for which parents pay fees
- Academies and free schools - state-funded independent schools where the governing board/academy trust are responsible college for the admissions policy
Special educational needs
Information and advice about choosing a school for a child with special educational needs.