SchoolScoresCobham Free School
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of COBHAM FREE SCHOOL TRUST
Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1TF
03303 300237 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 September 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
47 pupils in this year group.
79% — 13 points above the Surrey average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 91% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
99 pupils in this year group.
55% — about the same as the Surrey average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% | 55% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 53.1 | 50.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
92 pupils in this year group.
97% — 3 points above the Surrey average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 36% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 40% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 15% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
44 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 19% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 48% | 59% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.9 | 37.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 115 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 13% | 27% | 40% |
| Psychology | 15 | 7% | 27% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 12 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Biology | 9 | 0% | 22% | 27% |
| Sociology | 9 | 0% | 22% | 20% |
| Geography | 8 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 7 | 14% | 57% | 30% |
| Physics | 7 | 14% | 14% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Literature, History, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Classical Civilisation, Art and Design, Computer Studies / Computing, Logic / Philosophy, Music.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
30 students in this year group.
83% — about the same as the Surrey average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 83% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 32% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 83% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
17 students in this year group.
76% — 11 points above the Surrey average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 24% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 93 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (57%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 407 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.4 · 2025: 1.9 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 48 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 58 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 131 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4% | 15.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 54th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 31st highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 12.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 58 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 74% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 58 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 40% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.5% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 14.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 59% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 41st highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 29% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 58th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 36th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 39% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- ACS Cobham International School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Reed's School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 47% A*/A at A level
- Notre Dame School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 46% A*/A at A level
- Feltonfleet 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Claremont Fan Court School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- Danes Hill School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Parkside School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Milbourne Lodge School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Three Rivers Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Yehudi Menuhin School 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cobham Free School's Ofsted rating?
Cobham Free School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 September 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Cobham Free School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Cobham Free School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 93 families put Cobham Free School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 53 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138226.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.