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Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.5 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,381
Capacity
1,113
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 64.5, which places it in the top 5% nationally. A strong 89% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 79% progress to university, with 44% attending top-third institutions. Parents can feel confident in the school's commitment to high standards and student success.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 64.5 | Top 5% 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%. | 89% | 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%. | 81% | Top 5% 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%. | 33% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Top 33% 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%. | 79% | 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%. | 44% | Top 20% |
Based on 146 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.2%
White Other6.4%
Mixed W+Asian5.5%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.37861, -0.33192 · KT10 0AQ
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN137855
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hinchley Wood School rated by Ofsted?
Hinchley Wood School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Hinchley Wood School a good school?
Hinchley Wood School scores 95.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Hinchley Wood School in GCSEs?
Hinchley Wood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 64.5. 89% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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