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Gordon's School
Bagshot Road, West End, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9PT, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.6 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
981
Capacity
790
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally, this school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 90% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 98% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. The school's impressive EBacc entry rate of 72% and a significant percentage of students progressing to university further highlight its commitment to preparing students for future success.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality 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. | 63.6 | 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 6% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 72% | Top 4% 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%. | 66% | Top 4% 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 147 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (246 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
98%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.4%
Asian Other13.3%
Asian Indian4.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
Black African4.3%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.34357, -0.64655 · GU24 9PT
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Gordon's School rated by Ofsted?
Gordon's School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Gordon's School a good school?
Gordon's School scores 97.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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 Gordon's School?
Based on 246 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gordon's School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Gordon's School in GCSEs?
Gordon's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.6. 90% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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