Salesian School, Chertsey
Chertsey, KT16 9LU · Surrey · secondary school
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5th 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 324 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 9.4/10 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 | 72.3 · 92 | 46% | 4.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.96 · 97 | 38% | 3.73 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.2 · 93 | 15% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Salesian School, Chertsey overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 64.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.96 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sailing Club, participate in Sports Day, watch productions like *The Government Inspector* and *Beauty and the Beast*, and work towards the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,884 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,410. 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 with a roll significantly above capacity? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their progress scores? How are places allocated for the Sailing Club and other extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Salesian School, Chertsey
Overview
This is the school’s first routine inspection under the current framework, resulting in ‘Outstanding’ judgements across all key areas. The report describes an ‘exceptional school’ where ‘pupils flourish’ and ‘a sense of happiness pervades’. Leaders and staff are praised for creating a culture where pupils feel ‘safe and cared for’ while achieving ‘exceptional outcomes’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘very effective’, offering a ‘broad and balanced’ range of subjects with ‘rapidly growing numbers’ engaging in modern foreign languages.
- Teachers are ‘expert’, using ‘adept checks’ to strengthen memory and addressing misconceptions ‘swiftly’, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘impeccable’, supported by a ‘highly effective’ approach to maintaining order, resulting in ‘very strong’ attendance.
- Personal development is ‘exemplary’, with a ‘thoughtful’ co-curriculum that prepares pupils to become ‘active citizens’ and fosters strong leadership skills.
- Governance is ‘strong’, with the trust providing ‘highly effective, rigorous and robust challenge’ and championing the school’s vision ‘unfailingly’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 62.7 |
| 2024/25 | 64.9 |
| 2025/26 | 61.2 |
| 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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