de Stafford School
Caterham, CR3 5YX · Surrey · secondary school
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44th 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 — 4.1/10 against 879 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 40.0 · 37 | 30% | 1.12 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.11 · 42 | 25% | 1.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.3 · 46 | 10% | 0.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
de Stafford School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.11 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Model United Nations, and GLF competitions. Sports include Twickenham Rugby, Six Nations, Netball, and Chess. Arts opportunities feature National Youth Theatre auditions. Trips cover theatre, expeditions, music, overseas, and community visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 811 pupils against a stated capacity of 870. 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 to close the gap between their Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for National Youth Theatre auditions? How are the 59 spare
What Ofsted said about de Stafford School
Overview
The report describes a school that offers a "welcoming environment" where pupils behave well and feel safe. Leaders and staff work cohesively to maintain high educational standards, with a "productive atmosphere for learning" supported by positive relationships. While overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the school is actively addressing attendance issues and ensuring consistent teaching practices.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned" with learning "logically sequenced to develop their knowledge over time."
- Teachers generally possess "strong expertise" and "explain new learning well," often adapting lessons effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is managed well, with staff being "consistent in praising good behaviour" and taking swift action on issues like punctuality.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and staff feel "well looked after and trained."
- Parents are "very positive about the school’s work," particularly regarding communication.
Areas to improve
- The school must "pursue vigorously its work with families of regularly absent pupils" to further raise attendance, as a minority miss school regularly and achieve less well.
- Support for pupils returning after absences is "not consistently effective"; the trust needs to ensure agreed approaches are implemented consistently well.
- Teachers do not always check that pupils have understood new learning before moving on, meaning knowledge is "not always built securely."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.6 |
| 2024/25 | 42.7 |
| 2025/26 | 45.3 |
| 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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