Broadwater School
Godalming, GU7 3BW · Surrey · secondary school
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18th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 877 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.7 · 83 | 30% | 2.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.73 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 55.3 · 86 | 10% | 0.86 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broadwater School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.73 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cadets, Challenge Hour, Challenge Week, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Eco School and bees! Trips include visits to Poland, Edinburgh, Madrid, Iceland and Nepal.
Getting in
The published school roll is 750 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining the high Progress 8 scores seen in 2023/24? What specific support is available for students aiming to exceed the national median in Attainment 8? How are the various clubs and trips funded or organised for all pupils?
What Ofsted said about Broadwater School
Overview
Broadwater School continues to be a good school, where leaders maintain a clear vision and high expectations. Pupils are proud of their school, enjoy their learning, and benefit from a calm, orderly environment where academic success and well-being are equally valued.
Strengths
- Pupils conduct themselves very well, with staff addressing any poor behaviour consistently, ensuring relationships are "warm and supportive".
- Exam results have improved significantly, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with the key stage 3 curriculum extended into Year 9 to allow greater depth in subjects like English.
- Staff actively promote reading confidence, and specialist teaching ensures weaker readers "catch up quickly".
- There is high take-up of extra-curricular activities, including a unique cadets programme through a partnership with a local independent school.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not yet "securely and consistently embedded across all subjects," meaning pupils in some areas struggle to recall and apply prior learning.
- Leaders should ensure staff deliver the curriculum effectively so pupils can deepen their understanding of key concepts in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having an "impressive knowledge of individual pupils" and working closely with other agencies to support those at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.8 |
| 2024/25 | 55.9 |
| 2025/26 | 55.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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