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Howard of Effingham School
Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JR, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.6 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,503
Capacity
1,522
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, and a solid 74% of students progress to university, including 40% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 31% may indicate a focus on a narrower curriculum.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 57.1 | Top 11% 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%. | 85% | Top 11% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 31% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 167 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (415 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
88%
School has high expectations
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
81%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other9.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.27329, -0.39556 · KT24 5JR
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Howard of Effingham School rated by Ofsted?
Howard of Effingham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2019.
Is Howard of Effingham School a good school?
Howard of Effingham School scores 77.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Howard of Effingham School?
Based on 415 Ofsted Parent View responses, Howard of Effingham School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Howard of Effingham School in GCSEs?
Howard of Effingham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.1. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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