East Surrey College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gatton Point London Road Redhill Surrey RH1 2JX |
| Reference Number | 130824 |
East Surrey College has made commendable improvements since its previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to a good rating across all areas evaluated. The college effectively supports a diverse student body, including a substantial number of learners with high needs, and is responsive to local skills requirements through its extensive curriculum and partnerships with employers. Learners report feeling safe and valued, contributing positively to a respectful college culture. There are notable achievements in vocational aspects, with learners developing substantial skills applicable to their future careers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Nov 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Oct 2017 | Short inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2007 | Reinspection |
| 09 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 19 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support from staff helps learners feel valued and respected.
- Effective collaboration with local employers to meet skills needs.
- Positive behavior management strategies that contribute to a calm learning environment.
- A wide variety of well-structured vocational courses leading to substantial skill development.
- Helpful career advice and guidance available to most learners.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in teaching quality within some foundation learning courses for learners with high needs.
- Generic feedback provided by staff, which sometimes fails to guide learners on how to improve their work.
- Low proportions of level 1 learners achieving their qualifications and at least a grade 4 in English and mathematics.
| Name | Distance |
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Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Battlebridge Lane, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3LH |
0.28 miles |
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Merstham Primary School
London Road South, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3AZ |
0.72 miles |
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Linkfield Lane, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JF |
0.73 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Linkfield Lane, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1EA |
1.04 miles |
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Wray Common Primary School
Kendal Close, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0LR |
1.15 miles |
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Furzefield Primary Academy
Delabole Road, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3PA |
1.2 miles |
|
Hatchlands Primary
Hatchlands Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6AT |
1.33 miles |
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Brooklands School
27 Wray Park Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0DF |
1.6 miles |
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Earlswood Infant and Nursery School
St John's Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6DZ |
1.63 miles |
|
Earlswood Junior School
Brambletye Park Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JX |
1.72 miles |
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Reigate Parish Church Primary School
Blackborough Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7DB |
1.79 miles |
|
St John's Primary School
Pendleton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6QG |
1.81 miles |
|
Holmesdale Community Infant School
Alma Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0BY |
1.81 miles |
|
Micklefield School
10 Somers Road, Reigate, RH2 9DU |
2.03 miles |
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The Hawthorns School
Pendell Court, Redhill, RH1 4QJ |
2.13 miles |
|
Nutfield Church CofE Primary School
59 Mid Street, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4JJ |
2.14 miles |
|
Reigate Priory Community Junior School
Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7RL |
2.24 miles |
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Kingswood Primary School
Buckland Road, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7EA |
2.34 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School
93 Rook Lane, Chaldon, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5BN |
2.62 miles |
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Dovers Green School
Rushetts Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7RF |
2.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Bede's School
Carlton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2LQ |
0.56 miles |
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Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TD |
0.69 miles |
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Carrington School
Noke Drive, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4AD |
0.79 miles |
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Merstham Park School
Taynton Drive, Redhill, RH1 3PU |
0.94 miles |
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Woodfield School
Sunstone Grove, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3PR |
1.17 miles |
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Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS |
1.76 miles |
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Dunottar School
High Trees Road, Reigate, RH2 7EL |
1.81 miles |
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Aurora Chaldon School
Chaldon Rise, Rockshaw Road, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3DB |
1.92 miles |
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Reigate College
Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SD |
1.97 miles |
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Reigate School
Pendleton Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7NT |
2.4 miles |
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Merrywood House Independent Special School
The Old Pheasantry, Merrywood Grove, Tadworth, Surrey, Surrey, KT20 7HF |
2.66 miles |
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Clifton Hill School
Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PN |
3.44 miles |
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Serenity School
Rowan's Hill, Coulsdon Lane, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3QG |
3.54 miles |
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Caterham School
Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6YA |
3.55 miles |
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Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, Croydon, Surrey, CR5 1ES |
3.85 miles |
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The Children's Trust School
Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RU |
3.95 miles |
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Moon Hall School, Reigate
Flanchford Road, Leigh, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8RE |
4.19 miles |
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Bramley Hill School
Chequers Lane, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7ST |
4.21 miles |
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de Stafford School
Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX |
4.35 miles |
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Sunnydown School
Portley House, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED |
4.4 miles |