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Cobham Free School
Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1TF, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.9 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
963
Capacity
1,064
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in GCSEs, this all-through school demonstrates notable academic success, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 53.1, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 86%, and 76% of pupils progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, while the school shows solid results, there is room for improvement in higher standards at KS2, where only 15% achieve the top marks.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 53.1 | Top 19% 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 84% | Top 17% 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%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | No UK data |
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%. | 76% | 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%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 17 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.7%
White Other10.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed Other2.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.33938, -0.39697 · KT11 1TF
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN138226
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.cobhamfreeschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cobham Free School rated by Ofsted?
Cobham Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2017.
Is Cobham Free School a good school?
Cobham Free School scores 76.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Cobham Free School in GCSEs?
Cobham Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.1. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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