Hinchley Wood School

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Esher, KT100AQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
69.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.68
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 88.4%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
3 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Claygate Lane
Hinchley Wood
Esher, KT100AQ
Phone
2083987161
Website
hinchleywoodschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137855
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, KT10 0AQ
Website
http://www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1,113 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,354
Free School Meals
6.6% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (57 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
146 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
88.4 (+36.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
60.5 (+21.0 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.68 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
84 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
169
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,354 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(29 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(29 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring Learners"

determination independence enthusiasm confidence consideration

Head Teacher's Message

Headteachers Maria Cachia and Lucy Macdonald welcome visitors; the school’s vision is “Inspiring Learners”; emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, high-quality teaching and a harmonious, caring community; Ofsted described the school as outstanding.

Facilities

Music suite with state-of-the-art recording studio and extensive practice rooms Sports hall with purpose built gym and dance studio Five ICT suites Astro turf sports pitches Indoor sports centre with fitness gym, dance studio and dining room with kitchen (opened 2002) Two new science laboratories (2016) Art/Technology building with two art rooms, one graphics room, one food technology room, one resistant materials workshop and classrooms for Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Learning Resource Centre / Library relocated to Lower Thwaites Building (2014) Sixth Form Centre (opened 2001; new centre completed 2014) NAS Cullum Centre (specialist autism support) Main hall refurbishment with new lighting and retractable seating (Summer 2020)

Curriculum Highlights

Rich, varied and stimulating curriculum Super Curriculum Literacy Support CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) HWS Values Diploma The House System

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements for 2026 indicate the Published Admission Number (PAN) is 210;Proposals to increase PAN to 220 were not adopted;Feeder School Admissions Criteria changes not adopted;Catchment Area changes not adopted;The Exceptional Circumstances Criterion process was adopted;The SIF for Children of Staff Applications at HWS and Sixth Form was adopted.

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