Rodborough
Godalming, GU8 5BZ · Surrey · secondary school
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31st 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 639 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 8.5/10 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 | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 64.6 · 86 | 30% | 2.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.52 · 84 | 25% | 2.11 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.7 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rodborough overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.52 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join an after-school club and travel to Kenya, Iceland, Berlin, Germany, and battlefields on organised trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 882 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 maintain progress given the gap between the similar-intake score and the national figure? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Rodborough
Overview
Rodborough is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with pupils achieving outcomes above national averages and benefiting from a positive, inclusive culture. The report highlights sustained improvement in attendance, behaviour, and curriculum design, supported by effective leadership and strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well, with examination outcomes above national averages and narrowing gaps for disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders have established a "very positive culture of behaviour" using a "connect before correct" approach, resulting in rare disruption.
- Attendance has improved to slightly above national averages, with persistent absence decreasing year on year.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with clear sequencing and routines that help pupils "secure key knowledge."
- Inclusion is effective, with timely support for vulnerable groups, including a tailored programme for young carers and specialist provision for pupils with autism.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching improvements are "embedded across the curriculum so that all pupils can achieve well."
- Leaders should continue work to "secure consistently high attendance for pupils, including those who are disadvantaged."
- Leaders should ensure a "systematic phonics programme is fully embedded" for pupils requiring phonics teaching to build reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.9 |
| 2024/25 | 53.4 |
| 2025/26 | 54.7 |
| 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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