The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton, KT6 4TU · Kingston upon Thames · secondary school
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9th of 11 secondary schools in Kingston upon Thames we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 889 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 58.0 · 79 | 30% | 2.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.28 · 71 | 25% | 1.78 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.6 · 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.
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2025-06. In 2024/25, 60.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.28 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Go Ape, paintballing, debates, political hustings, first aid courses, and careers workshops. Sports include 5-a-side football, rugby, and netball. Trips include visits to Cern, Paris, and New York and Washington.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,212 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,160. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs and trips funded or organised for all students?
What Ofsted said about The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. Pupils and staff describe the environment as “diverse and thriving,” with learners feeling “safe and well cared for” while achieving “very well in their examinations.” The school maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and balanced,” with “exemplary” behaviour and “exceptional attitudes to learning” among pupils.
- Staff use “frequent opportunities” to revisit prior learning, enabling pupils to “make rapid progress” and address misconceptions immediately.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is highly effective, allowing them to “make very strong progress” and access the full curriculum.
- Personal development is prioritised through a “broad and well-thought-out” programme that fosters respect, community, and an understanding of fundamental British values.
- Leaders are “highly reflective,” ensuring robust attendance management and effective use of data to provide timely interventions for weaker readers.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.7 |
| 2024/25 | 53.8 |
| 2025/26 | 54.6 |
| 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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