SchoolScoresWoking High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of WOKING HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Morton Road, Horsell, Woking, GU21 4TJ
01483 888447 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 February 2016.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
156 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Woking comparisons use the 6 of its 7 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Woking | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woking. Higher than 60% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woking. 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 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woking. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 52 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woking. Higher than 80% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 117 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woking. Higher than 86% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 61 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woking. Higher than 90% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Woking. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). 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. Woking figures pool parents at the Woking 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
233 pupils in this year group.
61% — 6 points above the Surrey average, and 16 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. | 54.3 | 50.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 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.
238 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Surrey average, and 3 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. | 95% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 5% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 74% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 13% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 95% |
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 | 228 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 285 |
| Of those, offered a place | 214 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 765 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 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 13 places for visual impairment. 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 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1% | 15.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 12.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Lower than 67% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9 | 14.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Lower than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Woking. Higher than 19% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 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
- Halstead St Andrews School 0.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woking College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Hoe Bridge School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hoe Valley School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Bishop David Brown School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fullbrook School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Woking High School's Ofsted rating?
Woking High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 February 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Woking High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Woking High School?
91% of the 156 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Woking High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Woking High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 285 families put Woking High School as their first choice for 228 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 214 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 139993.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.