Epsom and Ewell High School
Epsom and Ewell High School is an academy converter in Epsom for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has 1,113 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Epsom and Ewell High School is Needs attention, from an inspection in May 2026. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 39.4, and 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2026. GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ruxley Lane West Ewell Epsom Surrey KT19 9JW |
| Phone | 02089740400 |
| Reference Number | 137595 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.99%
Girls: 45.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 90 | 229 |
| 8 | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 9 | 124 | 101 | 225 |
| 10 | 95 | 90 | 185 |
| 11 | 101 | 71 | 172 |
| 12 | 29 | 20 | 49 |
| 13 | 24 | 29 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.3% |
| White, Other | 11.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
Epsom and Ewell High School is performing at an expected standard, with pupils typically achieving close to the national average in various subjects by the end of Year 11. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusivity, particularly for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), benefiting from tailored support that helps them to thrive academically. Despite the overall positive context, there are noted inconsistencies in teaching quality and challenges related to pupil attendance and behavior management that require further attention.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | School inspection |
| 29 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 May 2012 | Full inspection |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Epsom and Ewell High School | |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Apr 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support and provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils generally feel safe and supported within a nurturing environment.
- Effective careers guidance provided to pupils, preparing them for future steps.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge and skills over time.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching quality across key stages.
- Pupil attendance, particularly among disadvantaged students, needs improvement.
- Management of behavior and application of behavior expectations are inconsistent.
- Pupils' knowledge of fundamental British values is not secure.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.17 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.29 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 159 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 182 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 215 | 60 |
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| Name | Distance |
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West Ewell Primary School and Nursery
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0UY |
0.26 miles |
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Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Riverview Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0JP |
0.34 miles |
|
Danetree Primary School
Danetree Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE |
0.44 miles |
|
Castle Hill Primary School
Buckland Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1JE |
1 miles |
|
Cuddington Community Primary School
Salisbury Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7DD |
1.07 miles |
|
Knollmead Primary School
Knollmead, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QP |
1.08 miles |
|
Auriol Junior School
Vale Road, Stoneleigh, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0PJ |
1.08 miles |
|
The Mead Infant and Nursery School
Newbury Gardens, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0QG |
1.09 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Church Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2DH |
1.1 miles |
|
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Fennells Mead, Chessington Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1TX |
1.15 miles |
|
Southfield Park Primary School
Long Grove Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8TF |
1.31 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Orchard Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1AJ |
1.42 miles |
|
Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School
West Street, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1UZ |
1.44 miles |
|
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
399 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7DG |
1.45 miles |
|
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School
The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7LW |
1.49 miles |
|
Epsom Primary and Nursery School
Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SD |
1.54 miles |
|
Tolworth Junior School
Douglas Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
1.54 miles |
|
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
School Lane, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
1.54 miles |
|
Ellingham Primary School
Ellingham Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JA |
1.58 miles |
|
Nonsuch Primary School
Chadacre Road, Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2HQ |
1.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Linden Bridge School
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW |
0.9 miles |
|
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
1.24 miles |
|
Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH |
1.29 miles |
|
Ewell Castle School
Church Street, Epsom, KT17 2AW |
1.45 miles |
|
Southborough High School
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS |
1.49 miles |
|
St Philip's School
Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR |
1.54 miles |
|
Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
1.55 miles |
|
Glyn School
The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB |
1.57 miles |
|
Chessington School
Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS |
1.61 miles |
|
Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
1.82 miles |
|
North East Surrey College of Technology
Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS |
1.9 miles |
|
Tennis Avenue School
Manor Park, Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6AU |
1.92 miles |
|
Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
1.95 miles |
|
Kingswood House School
56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG |
1.98 miles |
|
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Ewell Road, Cheam, Ewell Road, Cheam Surrey, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB |
2.22 miles |
|
Woodstock House School
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
2.23 miles |
|
Brookways School
660 London Road, North Cheam, Sutton, SM3 9BZ |
2.34 miles |
|
Cheam High School
Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PW |
2.42 miles |
|
Rosebery School
Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7NQ |
2.43 miles |
|
The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR |
2.46 miles |
Epsom and Ewell High School is part of Bourne Education Trust, which runs 30 schools. The nearest others:
- West Ewell Primary School and Nursery Epsom
- Auriol Junior School Epsom
- The Mead Infant and Nursery School Epsom
- Epsom Primary and Nursery School Epsom
- Nonsuch Primary School Epsom
- Meadow Primary School Epsom
- Teddington School Teddington
- Woodlands School Leatherhead
- Woodmansterne Primary School Banstead
- Tadworth Primary School Tadworth
What is Epsom and Ewell High School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Epsom and Ewell High School is Needs attention, from an inspection in May 2026.
When was Epsom and Ewell High School last inspected by Ofsted?
Epsom and Ewell High School was last inspected in May 2026.
How many pupils does Epsom and Ewell High School have?
Epsom and Ewell High School has 1,113 pupils on roll.
What age range does Epsom and Ewell High School cover?
Epsom and Ewell High School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are Epsom and Ewell High School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 39.4, and 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Epsom and Ewell High School?
Epsom and Ewell High School is at Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9JW.