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Oxted School
Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AB, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.1 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,611
Capacity
2,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing it in the top 57% of schools nationwide. While 63% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 39% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Additionally, 66% of students progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a positive pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality 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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 143 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other3.9%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.26022, -0.00161 · RH8 0AB
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN142315
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oxtedschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxted School rated by Ofsted?
Oxted School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Oxted School a good school?
Oxted School scores 42.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Oxted School in GCSEs?
Oxted School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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