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The Ashcombe School
Ashcombe Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1LY, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.3 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,513
Capacity
1,476
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, reflected in an Attainment 8 score of 57.1, placing it in the top 11% nationally. The majority of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths (85%), and a notable 72% progress to university, with 34% attending top-third institutions. While the school shows strong overall results, parents may want to consider the limited data on other aspects of student experience and support.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2015Older 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. | 57.1 | Top 11% 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%. | 85% | Top 11% 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%. | 68% | Top 10% 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%. | 75% | Top 9% 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%. | 53% | Top 9% 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%. | 72% | 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%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 116 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other10.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.23874, -0.32959 · RH4 1LY
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN143901
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ashcombe School rated by Ofsted?
The Ashcombe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2015.
Is The Ashcombe School a good school?
The Ashcombe School scores 75.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 The Ashcombe School in GCSEs?
The Ashcombe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.1. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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