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Hinchley Wood School
Outstandinggraded 03/10/2023Ages 11–181,381 pupilsNone
Hinchley Wood School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Esher, within the Surrey local authority. The school has around 1,381 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/10/2023, Hinchley Wood School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 60.5 and 75% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Esher can view Hinchley Wood School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 03/10/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence15.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals5.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 864.5
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths81%
Grade 4+ English & maths89%
EBacc entry33%
EBacc average point score5.75
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 38.5
Value added+0.19Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
Retention94%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Esher
All schools in Esher →Hinchley Wood Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miThames Ditton Junior School0.6 miLong Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miWoodstock House School0.6 miThames Ditton Infant SchoolGood · 0.9 miLong Ditton Infant and Nursery School0.7 mi
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