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Weydon School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.3 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,666
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 6% nationally. An impressive 90% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 80% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 29%, overall student satisfaction and achievement suggest a supportive and effective learning environment.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 63.5 | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 90% | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 80% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.3%
White Other7.1%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.20236, -0.81448 · GU9 8UG
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN136531
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Weydon School rated by Ofsted?
Weydon School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Weydon School a good school?
Weydon School scores 89.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Weydon School in GCSEs?
Weydon School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.5. 90% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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