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Woking High School
Morton Road, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4TJ, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.2 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,208
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.3, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths, where 78% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, the EBacc entry rate of 37% may suggest limited options for students pursuing a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 54.3 | Top 17% 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%. | 78% | Top 19% 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%. | 61% | Top 16% 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%. | 37% | Top 30% 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%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
Parent View (156 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
92%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School has high expectations
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
School supports development
87%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.2%
White Other11.2%
Asian Pakistani10.8%
Asian Indian3.6%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.2%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.32822, -0.57072 · GU21 4TJ
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN139993
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wokinghigh.surrey.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Woking High School rated by Ofsted?
Woking High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2016.
Is Woking High School a good school?
Woking High School scores 91.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Woking High School?
Based on 156 Ofsted Parent View responses, Woking High School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Woking High School in GCSEs?
Woking High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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