Thamesmead School
Shepperton, TW17 9EE · Surrey · secondary school
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28th 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 829 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.1/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.4 · 74 | 30% | 2.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 25% | 1.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.7 · 80 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thamesmead School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers music tuition and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,054 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 music tuition programme support pupils who are new to the instrument? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Thamesmead School
Overview
Thamesmead School is confirmed as a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" where "everyone is included." Leaders have established high standards, resulting in pupils achieving well, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), within a safe and supportive environment.
Strengths
- The school fosters inclusivity through its house system, ensuring disadvantaged pupils receive financial help for extra-curricular activities so "no one gets left out."
- Teachers deliver an "ambitious curriculum" with "very clear explanations," helping pupils, especially those with SEND, to "know more and remember more."
- Behaviour management is effective; "most pupils now learn without any disruption," and staff deal with bullying effectively.
- Pupils benefit from a "rich diet of challenging academic subjects" and a relaunched personal development programme that prepares them for future careers.
- Staff are described as "caring and vigilant," with robust systems in place to support pupils’ wider education and cultural awareness.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects affected by staffing turnover, the curriculum has been "less well implemented," meaning pupils do not always gain knowledge in the right order; leaders must fill these gaps.
- Too few pupils, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, take modern foreign languages at key stage 4, meaning the school is not yet meeting the government’s national ambition for the English Baccalaureate (EBacc).
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are "caring and vigilant" flagging concerns quickly and thoroughly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.8 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6 |
| 2025/26 | 52.7 |
| 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
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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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