SchoolScoresEsher CofE High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
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More Lane, Esher, KT10 8AP
01372 468068 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
218 pupils in this year group.
61% — 6 points above the Surrey average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% | 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. | 55.4 | 50.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.1 | 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.
221 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Surrey average, and about the same as 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. | 93% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 3% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 63% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 244 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 136 |
| Of those, offered a place | 123 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 645 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.6
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.6% | 15.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 31st highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 58th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 41st highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 12.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 30th lowest of 58 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 62% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 58 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.5% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 51% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3 | 14.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.35% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 76% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 24th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 67% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 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
- Claremont Fan Court School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- Milbourne Lodge School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Three Rivers Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Esher Sixth Form College 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B- average A level grade
- Hinchley Wood School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Beech House School 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Heathside Walton-on-Thames 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- ACS Cobham International School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Reed's School 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 47% A*/A at A level
- Hampton Court House 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Esher CofE High School's Ofsted rating?
Esher CofE High School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Esher CofE High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Esher CofE High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 136 families put Esher CofE High School as their first choice for 244 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 123 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 140650.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.