Tomlinscote School

A outstanding academy converter school in Surrey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tomlinscote School.

Camberley, GU168PY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 81.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
14 November 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
Tomlinscote Way
Frimley
Camberley, GU168PY
Phone
1276709050
Website
tomlinscoteschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140117
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8PY
Website
http://www.tomlinscoteschool.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PROSPECT TRUST
Capacity
1,500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,507
Free School Meals
7.4% (112 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.1 (+29.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.3 (+13.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.28 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
251
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,507 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Community Perseverance Character Progression

Head Teacher's Message

Tomlinscote is described as a highly successful school with strong academic progress, a focus on excellent behaviour, and significant use of technology (each student has an iPad). It highlights internationalism, work experience and Careers guidance, and a commitment to becoming one of the country’s best schools. The Principal invites visits and emphasizes high standards and a caring community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

The Home Learning Club

Facilities

LRC (Learning Resource Centre) Beehive dining hall Main Hall T Block (Design & Technology) Playing Fields Reception Block Sports Centre Music facilities A Block B Block C Block E Block S Block Student Reception

Curriculum Highlights

50-minute lessons with 6 periods per day (Mon-Thu); Friday has 5 lessons; compulsory weekly time 32.5 hours Year 7 enrichment (PSHE) focusing on values, wellbeing and digital literacy All students have an iPad; Internationalism is embedded in learning; Work Experience and 1-1 careers guidance for all students Year 7 language options: French or Spanish; opportunity to study Japanese or Mandarin (Year 7-10) outside normal hours GCSE content begins at various stages (e.g., Science in Year 9 from January) Over 20 courses available in the Options curriculum; Triple Science entry is available (approx. 120 students per GCSE year) Curriculum Map Booklet 2025 (PDF) available via the Curriculum section

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

The Home Learning Club runs after school for all year groups on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:10pm to 4:00pm in room C15. Students will need parental approval to leave before 4:00pm.

SEND Provision

The Learning Support Department provides SEND support through Quality First Teaching, Learning Support Assistants in classrooms, targeted morning interventions, support with Home-Learning, Dyslexia Specialist intervention and withdrawal groups for Maths, English, Literacy or Humanities. It includes the SLCN resource provision embedded within the mainstream timetable, with bespoke timetables and LSAs to support students, plus Speech and Language Therapy in collaboration with therapists.

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