Best 3 Secondary schools in Surrey – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

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; St Mark's Church of England Academy (Secondary) in Mitcham; Tomlinscote School (Secondary) in Camberley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Peter's Catholic School, St Mark's Church of England Academy and Tomlinscote School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Guildford, Surrey, Mitcham, Surrey and Camberley, 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 ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,800, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Xavier Catholic Education Trust, ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST and The Prospect Trust.

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Attribute	St Peter's Catholic School GU1 2TN	St Mark's Church of England Academy CR4 1SF	Tomlinscote School GU16 8PY
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Guildford Surrey GU1 2TN	Mitcham Surrey CR4 1SF	Camberley Surrey GU16 8PY
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Jun 2024	1 25 Jun 2024	1 11 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	900	1500
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Xavier Catholic Education Trust	ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST	The Prospect Trust
Website	www.st-petersschool.co.uk	www.stmarks.anthemtrust.uk	www.tomlinscoteschool.com
Telephone	01483534654	02086486627	01276709050
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

St Mark's Church of England Academy

CR4 1SF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Mitcham
Surrey
CR4 1SF
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.stmarks.anthemtrust.uk
Telephone: 02086486627

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

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.