Weydon School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Weydon Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 8UG |
| Phone | 01252725052 |
| Reference Number | 136531 |
Weydon School, recently inspected for the first time as an academy, demonstrates good overall effectiveness in its educational delivery, with outstanding performances in both the quality of education and personal development. The school fosters a nurturing and ambitious environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and valued. Strong relationships between staff and students contribute to high levels of achievement and personal growth, and a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities enriches the student experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1666 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.4%
Girls: 50.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 188 | 165 | 353 |
| 8 | 162 | 167 | 329 |
| 9 | 162 | 169 | 331 |
| 10 | 148 | 182 | 330 |
| 11 | 163 | 160 | 323 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.3% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Weydon School | |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have high expectations of themselves and are ambitious for their futures.
- Strong relationships between pupils and teachers.
- Excellent subject knowledge and innovative teaching approaches.
- Highly productive and happy learning environment.
- Exceptional personal development program.
Areas for Improvement
- Persistent absence for some disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Delayed actions to address barriers to good attendance.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 63.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 79.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 88.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 138 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 64 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 79 | 17 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Little Green Lane, Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8TF |
0.3 miles |
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Highfield South Farnham School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH |
0.58 miles |
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Potters Gate CofE Primary School
Potters Gate, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7BB |
0.87 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Upper Church Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PW |
0.98 miles |
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St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BQ |
1.29 miles |
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South Farnham School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
1.38 miles |
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Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School
School Road, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4BW |
1.45 miles |
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Edgeborough School
84 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU10 3AH |
1.59 miles |
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Folly Hill Infant Academy
Coniston Drive, Folly Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0DB |
2 miles |
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Hale Nursery & Primary Academy
Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LR |
2.34 miles |
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William Cobbett Primary School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9ER |
2.57 miles |
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Barfield Prep School
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2.65 miles |
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Bentley Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Bentley, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 5JP |
2.69 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, Frensham
Frensham Road, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3DS |
2.73 miles |
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Crondall Primary School
Croft Lane, Crondall, Farnham, Hampshire, GU10 5QG |
2.82 miles |
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Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
The Street, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2AE |
2.97 miles |
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Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LE |
2.97 miles |
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All Saints CofE Aided Infant School
Tilford Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DA |
3 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3DD |
3.39 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
48 Park Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PU |
3.56 miles |
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The Ridgeway School
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB |
0.9 miles |
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The Abbey School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
1.37 miles |
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Frensham Heights School
Rowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA |
1.75 miles |
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More House School
Moons Hill, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP |
1.77 miles |
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Farnham Heath End
Hale Reeds, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9BN |
2.45 miles |
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All Hallows Catholic School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9HF |
2.81 miles |
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St Nicholas' School
Redfields House, Fleet, GU52 0RF |
3.7 miles |
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Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ |
4.41 miles |
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Pathways Education
Sundial Stables, Sundial House, Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2LB |
4.5 miles |
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Ash Manor School
Manor Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6QH |
4.57 miles |
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The Green Room School Kingsley
1 Old Park Farm, Forge Road, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9LU |
4.89 miles |
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Court Moor School
Spring Woods, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7RY |
4.92 miles |