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Hinchley Wood School
Outstandinggraded 03/10/2023Ages 11–181,381 pupilsFaithNone
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 & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 03/10/2023. 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 864.5
England avg 45.1 · was 60.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths81%
England avg 45% · was 75% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths89%
England avg 65% · was 88% in 2023/24
EBacc entry33%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.75
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 38.5
A-level grade (best 3)B
APS best 3: 38.4
AAB or better27%
Retention94%
Value added+0.19
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake5.6%
Free school meals5.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled108%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.0%
Attendance93.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence15.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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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