Therfield School

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Leatherhead, KT227NZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.0%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 February 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dilston Road
Leatherhead, KT227NZ
Phone
1372818123
Website
therfield.surrey.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143902
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Dilston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7NZ
Website
http://www.therfield.surrey.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH EAST SURREY SCHOOLS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,375 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
1,063
Free School Meals
20.5% (218 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (53 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
79 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
44.6 (+25.2 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.0 (+20.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.3 (+10.8 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
133
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,063 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(12 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Best for All - Excellence, Leadership, Opportunity"

Excellence Leadership Opportunity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher James Malley promotes Therfield as The Best for All—emphasising excellence, leadership, and opportunity, and noting strong GCSE/A Level results and a commitment to developing well-mannered, high-achieving students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award Eco Club Ukulele Club LAMDA (Drama)

Sports

Football Netball Rugby

Facilities

Sports hall Fitness suite SLCN Centre

Admissions Criteria

Therfield is its own admissions authority and follows admissions arrangements aligned with Surrey County Council policies; up-to-date information is available via Surrey County Council's admissions website. For 2025–26, the school published Admissions Arrangements for Therfield 2025-26 and provides a link in the Admissions section to policies aligned with Surrey's policy.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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