Best 3 Secondary schools in Surrey – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St Peter's Catholic School (Secondary) in Guildford; Tomlinscote School (Secondary) in Camberley; Hinchley Wood School (Secondary) in Esher — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Peter's Catholic School, Tomlinscote School and Hinchley Wood School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Guildford, Surrey, Camberley, Surrey and Esher, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Peter's Catholic School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Peter's Catholic School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,400, combined total ≈ 4,250, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–5–10%; spread across trusts such as Xavier Catholic Education Trust, The Prospect Trust and HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	St Peter's Catholic School GU1 2TN	Tomlinscote School GU16 8PY	Hinchley Wood School KT10 0AQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Guildford Surrey GU1 2TN	Camberley Surrey GU16 8PY	Esher Surrey KT10 0AQ
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Jun 2024	1 11 Jan 2024	1 19 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	1500	1113
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Xavier Catholic Education Trust	The Prospect Trust	HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website	www.st-petersschool.co.uk	www.tomlinscoteschool.com	www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
Telephone	01483534654	01276709050	02083987161
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Peter's Catholic School

GU1 2TN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2TN
Ofsted: 1 26 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Xavier Catholic Education Trust
Website: www.st-petersschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01483534654

Tomlinscote School

GU16 8PY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Camberley
Surrey
GU16 8PY
Ofsted: 1 11 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Prospect Trust
Website: www.tomlinscoteschool.com
Telephone: 01276709050

Hinchley Wood School

KT10 0AQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Esher
Surrey
KT10 0AQ
Ofsted: 1 19 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02083987161

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.