Glyn School

Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Sixth form

Part of GLF SCHOOLS

The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1NB

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OfstedOutstandingInspected 12 September 2023
Grade 5 or above in English and maths67%England 45% · 2024/25
2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 89% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils1,723Room for 1,680 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 1,726 in 2019, 1,702 in 2021, 1,690 in 2022, 1,711 in 2023, 1,694 in 2024, 1,692 in 2025, 1,723 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.3299 for 239 places, September 2026
1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 84% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 12 September 2023.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
Sixth formOutstanding
SafeguardingEffective

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

266 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.

Surrey comparisons use the 32 of its 63 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 31 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.

StatementThis schoolSurreyEngland
My child is happy at this school
Joint 10th highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey.
Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
92% 89% 88%
My child feels safe at this school
Joint 13th highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey.
Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
92% 92% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
Joint 12th highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey.
Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
88% 87% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 93 parents whose child had been bullied
Joint 10th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey.
Higher than 80% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
60% 56% 49%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 194 parents who had raised a concern
Joint 15th highest of 31 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey.
Higher than 79% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
81% 80% 75%
I would recommend this school to another parent
Joint 11th highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey.
Higher than 85% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
92%said yes 88% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Surrey figures pool parents at the Surrey schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.

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Results

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

257 pupils in this year group.

67% — 11 points above the Surrey average, and 21 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 67% 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. 56 50.8 46.1
EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. 5.3 4.5 4.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
40% 50% 60% 70% 80% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 62%This school 2023/24: 65%This school 2024/25: 67% This school England 45% 2022/23 62% 2023/24 65% 2024/25 67%

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.

247 pupils in this year group.

97% — 3 points above the Surrey average, and 5 points above the England average.

Where pupils went after Year 11
This school 61%22%
England 34%13%37%
MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
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 61% 29% 34%
Sixth form college 5% 32% 13%
Further education college 22% 26% 37%
Apprenticeship 5% 2% 3%
Work 4% 2% 3%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
97%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

200 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Average A level grade C+ B- B-
A level exams graded A* or A 23% 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. 33.8 37.2 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
30 35 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 32.9This school 2023/24: 35.3This school 2024/25: 33.8 This school England 35 2022/23 32.9 2023/24 35.3 2024/25 33.8

A level subjects, 2024/25

25 subjects, 541 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Mathematics 71 15% 42% 40%
Business Studies:Single 50 0% 10% 16%
Psychology 48 13% 23% 19%
Law 42 2% 12% 17%
Physics 40 13% 28% 31%
Economics 33 0% 6% 26%
Geography 29 3% 21% 23%
Biology 26 4% 35% 27%
Sociology 26 15% 31% 20%
History 25 4% 28% 23%
Design and Technology (Product Design) 21 0% 0% 15%
Chemistry 19 5% 16% 30%
Government and Politics 19 0% 16% 26%
Physical Education / Sports Studies 13 0% 8% 17%
Drama and Theatre Studies 12 0% 0% 19%
Media/Film/Tv Studies 12 8% 17% 14%
English Literature 10 30% 60% 23%
Mathematics (Further) 10 40% 50% 59%
Computer Studies / Computing 9 0% 22% 24%
Art and Design (Fine Art) 8 25% 38% 38%
Spanish 8 0% 13% 34%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Language and Literature, French, Polish, Religious Studies.

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.

238 students in this year group.

91% — 9 points above the Surrey average, and 12 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 91% 82% 79%
Apprenticeship 6% 5% 7%
Work 26% 32% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
89%91%

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.

224 students in this year group.

72% — 7 points above the Surrey average, and 12 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 72% 65% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 23% 24% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
74%72%

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?

For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.

Places offered239
Families who put it first299
Of those, offered a place220 (74%)
Families who listed it at all746

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3

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.

Admissions dates and schools in Surrey

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolSurreyEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 5% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
8.5% 15.3%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
2.1% 3.6%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
7.3% 13.5%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
12.8% 12.8%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
5.4% 7.3%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Lower than 95% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
10.6% 18.6%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Lower than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
3.7 14.1 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
2.8% 5.8% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil 0.06% 0.15% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 78% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
18.2 16.7 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
14.3 12.2 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom.
Higher than 30% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
10.2% 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

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Glyn School's Ofsted rating?

Glyn School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 September 2023.

How did Glyn School do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 67% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 21 points above the England average of 45%.

Would parents recommend Glyn School?

92% of the 266 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Glyn School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is Glyn School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 299 families put Glyn School as their first choice for 239 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 220 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.