Blenheim High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Longmead Road Epsom Surrey KT19 9BH |
| Phone | 01372745333 |
| Reference Number | 137906 |
Blenheim High School continues to maintain high standards since its last inspection, demonstrating effective leadership that fosters an orderly and supportive environment. The curriculum is designed thoughtfully, with strong academic foundation from Year 7 to 13, allowing all pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve well in their studies. Pupils' behaviour and attendance are noted as strengths, with supportive pastoral staff providing personalized help when needed, thus creating a positive atmosphere for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1394 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.26%
Girls: 55.74% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 97 | 149 | 246 |
| 8 | 120 | 128 | 248 |
| 9 | 89 | 150 | 239 |
| 10 | 115 | 119 | 234 |
| 11 | 106 | 121 | 227 |
| 12 | 37 | 52 | 89 |
| 13 | 53 | 58 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.2% |
| White, Other | 9.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Blenheim High School | |
| 10 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Broad and balanced curriculum offering from Year 7 to Year 13
- High expectations lead to good academic achievement
- Excellent conduct and respectful relationships among pupils
- Strong support and guidance for pupils with SEND
- Effective reading approach that aids in skill development
- Impressive range of extra-curricular activities enhancing pupil engagement
- Well-organized personal, social, health, and economic education
- Positive staff morale and strong community involvement
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour management approach needs to support greater pupil independence
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.1% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.3 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.84 |
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 | 13.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 382 | 45 |
| Third Preference | 161 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 136 | 31 |
Previous Years
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Epsom Primary and Nursery School
Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SD |
0.36 miles |
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Southfield Park Primary School
Long Grove Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8TF |
0.55 miles |
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St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Fennells Mead, Chessington Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1TX |
0.56 miles |
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Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School
West Street, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1UZ |
0.63 miles |
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Little Downsend Epsom
6 Norman Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AB |
0.83 miles |
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Danetree Primary School
Danetree Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE |
0.86 miles |
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Wallace Fields Junior School
Dorling Drive, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3BH |
0.96 miles |
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Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery
Christ Church Mount, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8LU |
0.97 miles |
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Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery
Wallace Fields, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS |
1.04 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rosebank, West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7RT |
1.15 miles |
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West Ewell Primary School and Nursery
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0UY |
1.22 miles |
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St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd
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1.27 miles |
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St Martin's Church of England Junior School
Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AD |
1.33 miles |
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St Martin's Church of England Infant School
Worple Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AA |
1.33 miles |
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Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Riverview Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0JP |
1.52 miles |
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St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Church Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2DH |
1.78 miles |
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Nonsuch Primary School
Chadacre Road, Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2HQ |
1.78 miles |
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Auriol Junior School
Vale Road, Stoneleigh, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0PJ |
1.78 miles |
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The Mead Infant and Nursery School
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1.82 miles |
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1.88 miles |
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Glyn School
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0.39 miles |
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Ewell Castle School
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0.84 miles |
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North East Surrey College of Technology
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0.87 miles |
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Kingswood House School
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0.96 miles |
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Epsom and Ewell High School
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1.29 miles |
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1.34 miles |
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1.5 miles |
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1.88 miles |
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1.98 miles |
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2.12 miles |
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2.12 miles |
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2.47 miles |
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