SchoolScoresRosebery School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of GLF SCHOOLS
Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, KT18 7NQ
01372 720439 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 3 May 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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
235 pupils in this year group.
80% — 25 points above the Surrey average, and 35 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 80% | 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. | 63.5 | 50.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.2 | 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.
230 pupils in this year group.
98% — 4 points above the Surrey average, and 6 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. | 98% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 64% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 14% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 15% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 2% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 2% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 98% |
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
115 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 36% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 69% | 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. | 40.0 | 37.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 317 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 36 | 19% | 44% | 27% |
| Psychology | 36 | 6% | 25% | 19% |
| Geography | 33 | 6% | 33% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 33 | 21% | 42% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 29 | 10% | 45% | 30% |
| History | 16 | 0% | 19% | 23% |
| English Literature | 15 | 7% | 33% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 14 | 14% | 29% | 16% |
| Economics | 14 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Sociology | 13 | 23% | 38% | 20% |
| Physics | 12 | 8% | 58% | 31% |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | 30% | 50% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 10 | 0% | 20% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | 22% | 33% | 38% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 8 | 0% | 38% | 17% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 7 | 0% | 43% | 14% |
| Religious Studies | 7 | 0% | 29% | 22% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 33% | 83% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, French, Spanish.
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.
123 students in this year group.
93% — 11 points above the Surrey average, and 14 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. | 93% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 32% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 93% |
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.
121 students in this year group.
82% — 17 points above the Surrey average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 82% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 35% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 82% |
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 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 244 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 274 |
| Of those, offered a place | 222 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 643 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.1
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 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 15.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 12.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Lower than 90% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8 | 14.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Lower than 90% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Higher than 74% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Higher than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.7 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Epsom. Higher than 34% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 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
- Kingswood House School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Blenheim High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Epsom College 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 60% A*/A at A level
- Glyn School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- City of London Freemen's School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 72% A*/A at A level
- Ewell Castle School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 31% A*/A at A level
- Chessington School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Andrew's Catholic School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024, before conversion) · 80% grade 5+ English and maths
- Epsom and Ewell High School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Downsend School 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rosebery School's Ofsted rating?
Rosebery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 May 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Rosebery School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 35 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Rosebery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 274 families put Rosebery School as their first choice for 244 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 222 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 137736.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, 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.