Esher Church of England High School
Esher, KT10 8AP · Surrey · secondary school
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41st 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 — 6.2/10 against 896 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 19 | 35% | 0.66 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 30% | 1.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.22 · 66 | 25% | 1.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.0 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Esher Church of England High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Drama, Art, STEM, Textiles, and Construction clubs, or pursue the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Sports include rugby, football, netball, hockey, basketball, and gymnastics. Arts provision covers choirs, orchestras, dance, bands, and instrumental tuition. Trips visit Barcelona, Stratford, Kew Gardens, Twickenham, Brooklands Museum, and Painshill Park.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,160 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.
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What Ofsted said about Esher Church of England High School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "happy" and feel part of a "caring, welcoming and inclusive community." Leaders have established a "positive school culture" with strong safeguarding standards and effective support for pupils with additional needs. While most pupils achieve well, the report notes that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs have not historically made the same progress as their peers, though recent improvements are evident.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with "thoughtful and well-coordinated support" for pupils with additional needs, particularly in the ‘Willow Building’.
- Attendance has improved to above the national average, supported by "personalised communication" and targeted interventions.
- Behaviour is generally positive, with "calm and orderly" corridors and bullying described as "rare."
- Governance is "effective," with trustees providing "appropriate challenge and support" based on secure evidence.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that "assessment and feedback are used consistently well" so pupils understand how to make progress.
- Leaders should ensure staff "fully consider the specific barriers disadvantaged pupils face" to support them effectively in achieving and attending well.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.9 |
| 2024/25 | 55.4 |
| 2025/26 | 50.0 |
| 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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