Standing here at Sutherland Grove you are at Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School. This school has a vibrant atmosphere. It has a distinctive Christian ethos for pupils aged 11 to 18 years. Saint Cecilia’s first opened in September 2003. It stands on the site of the former Wandsworth Boys School.
Saint Cecilia’s is a popular school. Close to 1000 pupils attend it. This includes about 200 students in the Sixth Form. Saint Cecilia’s is a top non-selective state school in Wandsworth. It is known for specialist teaching in Maths and Music. Pupils consistently perform well in GCSE and A level exams. Many students get places at Russell Group universities. Some go to Oxford and Cambridge.
Saint Cecilia’s offers many activities. Rugby netball hockey and football teams compete weekly. They participate in local and regional competitions. The school has Wimbledon Tennis Championships links. Each year pupils are selected as ball boys or girls. After school clubs include netball rugby football science and music. Year 10 students and above can take the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Language exchange programs are offered. These go to France and Spain. School trips go to the UK and abroad. Ski trips visit Austria. Music tours explore Belgium and Italy. Other trips include Barcelona Paris the USA and Iceland. Geography field trips are also offered. Saint Cecilia’s links with top universities. These provide sixth formers with higher education experience.
Saint Cecilia’s provides a strong pastoral system. It supports each child’s welfare. The goal is to remove learning barriers. The school wants pupils to achieve their full potential. It wants them to think and make decisions independently. Mentors help with social and academic development. They meet regularly and enjoy social trips. They monitor academic progress. Mentor meetings include Christian reflection. The Bethany Centre supports all pupils. It meets the needs of those with special education needs. It also supports those who speak English as an additional language. It aids those with personal struggles.
The House system creates competition. It embodies the school’s values and ethos. Houses are named after famous musicians and mathematicians. The houses are Schubert Archimedes Ives Newton Turing and Carter. Their names spell S A I N T C. Each house earns points. The winner receives the House Cup at the end of the year.
Saint Cecilia’s converted to academy status on 1 March 2015. The school’s address is Sutherland Grove London SW18 5JR. The head teacher is Mrs Renata Joseph. The school’s phone number is 02087801244. The school has a Church of England religious character. It belongs to the Diocese of Southwark. Saint Cecilia’s is an academy converter and a single-academy trust. Its official sixth form provides further educational opportunities. Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School creates well-rounded students.