Gordon's School
Woking, GU24 9PT · Surrey · secondary school
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1st 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 147 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 9.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 79.7 · 94 | 46% | 4.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.02 · 98 | 38% | 3.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 64.8 · 95 | 15% | 1.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gordon's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 63.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 9.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Academic Scholars Programme and play hockey, netball, golf, rugby, cricket, football, tennis, or badminton. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 988 pupils against a stated capacity of 790. 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 Academic Scholars Programme support students aiming for higher grades? What specific support is available for pupils who need to close the gap between their progress and the national average?
What Ofsted said about Gordon's School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud members of the school who “fully embrace the school’s vision of ‘Better me, Better world’”. The report highlights that pupils “thrive in response to the school’s high ambitions” and demonstrate “responsible behaviour across the school”. Inspectors found that the diverse community is valued, with individual successes widely celebrated through initiatives like the ‘Honours Programme’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious”, with knowledge “precisely arranged” to help pupils develop “deep understanding of the big ideas within subjects”.
- Teachers possess “expert subject knowledge” and use clear explanations and discussions to help pupils “explain challenging ideas clearly”.
- Sixth-form students “excel”, benefiting from ambitious courses and curricula like ‘Open Study’ and ‘Liberal Arts’ that equip them with a “deep understanding of the wider world”.
- There is a “rich culture of reading” woven through the curriculum, with targeted support ensuring pupils who struggle “catch up quickly”.
- Pupils show “exceptional character development”, developing confidence and a “deep understanding of diversity, fundamental British values and current world issues”.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to sharpen “how well the school makes changes to the SEND register, where additional support for pupils with SEND is no longer required”.
- When making such changes, the school must ensure these have “sustained impact”.
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 | 64.5 |
| 2024/25 | 63.6 |
| 2025/26 | 64.8 |
| 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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