Rodborough
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rake Lane Milford Godalming Surrey GU8 5BZ |
| Phone | 01483411100 |
| Reference Number | 137019 |
Rodborough is performing well overall, maintaining its status as a 'good' school since its last inspection in 2017. The school fosters a strong sense of community, where pupils feel safe and develop positive relationships. The leadership team has shown ambition for all students, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they receive support in a nurturing environment. The curriculum is broad and well-structured, allowing pupils to achieve good academic results across various subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 880 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.43%
Girls: 50.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 82 | 72 | 154 |
| 8 | 91 | 89 | 180 |
| 9 | 94 | 86 | 180 |
| 10 | 80 | 104 | 184 |
| 11 | 88 | 94 | 182 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.7% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Rodborough Technology College | |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community feel and positive pupil relationships.
- Well-supported pupils with SEND, especially in the Cullum Centre.
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum across key stages.
- High-quality teaching with strong subject knowledge.
- Effective reading support and prioritization by leaders.
- Engagement in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in checking pupil understanding in lessons.
- Low-level disruption in some key stage 3 classes.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 75.4% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 125 | 31 |
| Third Preference | 61 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
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