Best 3 Secondary schools in Spelthorne – 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 Paul's Catholic College (Secondary) in Sunbury-on-Thames; The Matthew Arnold School (Secondary) in Staines-upon-Thames; The Bishop Wand Church of England School (Secondary) in Sunbury-on-Thames — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Paul's Catholic College, The Matthew Arnold School and The Bishop Wand Church of England School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey and Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Paul's Catholic College), published Dec 2017. The lowest is 2 (The Matthew Arnold School), published Jul 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for The Matthew Arnold School (Jul 2018). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,550, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST, Bourne Education Trust and INSTANTER LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	St Paul's Catholic College TW16 6JE	The Matthew Arnold School TW18 1PF	The Bishop Wand Church of England School TW16 6LT
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Sunbury-on-Thames Surrey TW16 6JE	Staines-upon-Thames Surrey TW18 1PF	Sunbury-on-Thames Surrey TW16 6LT
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Dec 2017	2 17 Jul 2018	2 20 Mar 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1067	980	1005
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	ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	Bourne Education Trust	INSTANTER LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk	www.matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk	www.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone	01932783811	01784457275	01932778600
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Paul's Catholic College

TW16 6JE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames
Surrey
TW16 6JE
Ofsted: 1 6 Dec 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASCENSION CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932783811

The Matthew Arnold School

TW18 1PF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Staines-upon-Thames
Surrey
TW18 1PF
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2018
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bourne Education Trust
Website: www.matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01784457275

The Bishop Wand Church of England School

TW16 6LT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames
Surrey
TW16 6LT
Ofsted: 2 20 Mar 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INSTANTER LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932778600

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.

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