Hinchley Wood School
Esher, KT10 0AQ · Surrey · secondary school
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9th 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 285 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 9.1/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 71.7 · 91 | 30% | 2.74 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.68 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 63.0 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hinchley Wood School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 64.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.68 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023-11. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Bhangra, Gamelan, and Choir clubs, participate in Sports Day and Fitness Crew, attend the Christmas Concert and Poetry Competition, and go on a Music Tour.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,422 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,113. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores beyond the national baseline? How are the named arts and music activities integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Hinchley Wood School
Overview
Hinchley Wood School is described as a place where pupils achieve highly and embrace values of “determination, independence, enthusiasm, confidence and consideration.” The report highlights an “exceedingly high quality” of behaviour, with a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” in lessons and a curriculum that extends beyond academics to foster personal development. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in external examination results that are “consistently well above the national average.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully planned, suitably sequenced and implemented effectively,” helping pupils develop a “deep body of knowledge.”
- Teachers are “experts in their field” who provide clear explanations and probe expertly, fostering relationships rooted in “mutual respect.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “thrive” because their needs are “identified and catered for precisely.”
- There is a “strong learning culture” with high attendance, low suspensions, and extensive opportunities for pupil leadership and community contribution.
- Professional development is “entirely focused on the individual needs of staff,” with leaders being “considerate of staff workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders’ persistent work is showing signs of improvement regarding attendance for a “small number of disadvantaged pupils,” where rates are currently lower than the school average.
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 | 60.5 |
| 2024/25 | 64.5 |
| 2025/26 | 63.0 |
| 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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