Therfield School
Leatherhead, KT22 7NZ · Surrey · secondary school
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30th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 885 of them, against 6.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 58.3 · 79 | 30% | 2.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 25% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.9 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Therfield School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the most recent inspection in June 2024. In 2024/25, 49.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Eco Committee and the Student Council.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,075 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,375. 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 reach the national median in Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the Eco Committee and Student Council structured to ensure broad pupil participation?
What Ofsted said about Therfield School
Overview
Therfield School continues to be a good school, offering a "well-planned and ambitious curriculum" that fosters confident learners. The environment is described as "caring and nurturing," with staff building "positive, warm and respectful relationships" that help pupils feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- Staff possess "secure subject knowledge" and design "carefully sequenced activities" to help pupils focus on important content.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of opportunities," including visits, clubs, and leadership roles that provide a "‘window on the world’".
- The school prioritises reading, using a phonics programme to help those behind on arrival "catch up with their reading."
- Behaviour is excellent; the school is "calm and orderly," with pupils moving "quickly and quietly between lessons."
- Personal development is strong, with staff tackling challenging issues like "misogyny and world conflicts" to help pupils develop respect.
Areas to improve
- The school’s work to improve provision for disadvantaged pupils "lacks sufficient precision," meaning actions are not swiftly evaluated or adjusted.
- Leaders should develop a "sharper oversight of the achievement, attendance and opportunities for disadvantaged pupils."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.3 |
| 2024/25 | 49.0 |
| 2025/26 | 48.9 |
| 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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