Epsom and Ewell High School
Epsom, KT19 9JW · Surrey · secondary school
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56th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 910 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.8/10 nationally. 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 | 9 | 35% | 0.33 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.6 · 16 | 30% | 0.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.39 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.4 · 17 | 10% | 0.17 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Epsom and Ewell High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.39 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Brilliant Club and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, participate in kayaking, and attend school productions. Trips include visits to Tate, the Thames Young Mariners, and various theatre performances. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,113 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Epsom and Ewell High School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders are working to secure improvements following recent changes in leadership. While pupils typically achieve close to national averages and feel a strong sense of belonging, the quality of provision is variable. The inspection highlights inconsistencies in teaching and behaviour management that require focused attention to ensure all pupils benefit from high-quality learning experiences.
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, "feel a clear sense of belonging in this inclusive school" within a "nurturing environment".
- The post-16 provision is "highly effective", with teachers who are "experts" helping students build complex knowledge and achieve in line with national averages.
- Leaders have developed "effective systems to identify pupils' individual needs accurately and promptly" and use pupil premium funding appropriately to support disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff in the early stages of their career "feel well supported to develop their expertise through regular training and mentoring".
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff apply agreed behaviour expectations consistently, as "low-level disruption is not always challenged" and some pupils become disengaged.
- Actions to improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, are "at an early stage" and need strengthening.
- The curriculum is "not consistently well taught in key stage 3 and key stage 4", leading to gaps in knowledge for some pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.6 |
| 2024/25 | 44.1 |
| 2025/26 | 39.4 |
| 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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