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Howard of Effingham School
Goodgraded 03/12/2019Ages 11–181,503 pupilsFaithNone
Howard of Effingham School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Leatherhead, within the Surrey local authority. The school has around 1,503 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/12/2019, Howard of Effingham School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 58.3 and 72% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leatherhead can view Howard of Effingham School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 03/12/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 857.1
England avg 45.1 · was 57.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths66%
England avg 45% · was 71% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths85%
England avg 65% · was 87% in 2023/24
EBacc entry31%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.03
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B
APS per entry 39.1
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 40.4
AAB or better27%
Retention99%
Value added+0.26
Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake9.5%
Free school meals9.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.1%
Attendance93.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence17.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leatherhead
All schools in Leatherhead →Aurora Poppyfield School0.1 miManor House School0.2 miSt Lawrence Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miGreat Bookham School0.9 miSt Teresa's School1.8 miEastwick Infant SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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