Best 3 Secondary schools in Elmbridge – 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: Hinchley Wood School (Secondary) in Esher; Heathside School (Secondary) in Weybridge; Esher Church of England High School (Secondary) in Esher — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hinchley Wood School, Heathside School and Esher Church of England High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Esher, Surrey and Weybridge, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hinchley Wood School), published Nov 2023. The lowest is 2 (Heathside School), published Nov 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Hinchley Wood School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,750, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP, Elmwey Learning Trust and ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Hinchley Wood School KT10 0AQ	Heathside School KT13 8UZ	Esher Church of England High School KT10 8AP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Esher Surrey KT10 0AQ	Weybridge Surrey KT13 8UZ	Esher Surrey KT10 8AP
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Nov 2023	2 6 Nov 2013	2 19 Oct 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1113	1139	1200
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	Elmwey Learning Trust	ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk	www.heathside.surrey.sch.uk	www.esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone	02083987161	01932846162	01372468068
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Heathside School

KT13 8UZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8UZ
Ofsted: 2 6 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Elmwey Learning Trust
Website: www.heathside.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932846162

Esher Church of England High School

KT10 8AP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Esher
Surrey
KT10 8AP
Ofsted: 2 19 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01372468068

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.