SchoolScoresTomlinscote School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8PY
01276 709050 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 14 November 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
243 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.
| Statement | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 89% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 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 86 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 21st highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 59% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 56% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 182 parents who had raised a concern Joint 20th highest of 31 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 32 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%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.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
299 pupils in this year group.
63% — 7 points above the Surrey average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% | 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. | 53.4 | 50.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 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.
289 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 | 4% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 68% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 20% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 97% |
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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 294 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 377 |
| Of those, offered a place | 285 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 765 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 15.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 12.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Lower than 77% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3 | 14.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Higher than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Camberley. Higher than 44% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Kings International College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Sixth Form College Farnborough 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B average A level grade
- Farnborough Hill 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 50% A*/A at A level
- Bohunt Farnborough 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Collingwood College 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cove School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Salesian College 2.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tomlinscote School's Ofsted rating?
Tomlinscote School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2023.
How did Tomlinscote School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 17 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Tomlinscote School?
88% of the 243 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Tomlinscote School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Tomlinscote School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 377 families put Tomlinscote School as their first choice for 294 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 285 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 140117.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.