Woking High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Morton Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4TJ |
| Phone | 01483888447 |
| Reference Number | 139993 |
Woking High School is performing well overall, effectively maintaining the standards identified during its previous inspection. The school is characterized by a strong community atmosphere, with high expectations and positive pupil engagement, contributing to their pride in the school and their eagerness to learn. The commitment to personal development and a variety of extracurricular activities enhances the student experience. However, access to the full curriculum is a concern, as some students miss out on subjects due to timetable choices, impacting their overall educational experience. Additionally, consistent adaptation in teaching for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is needed for better learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1208 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.98%
Girls: 47.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 130 | 117 | 247 |
| 8 | 127 | 112 | 239 |
| 9 | 131 | 111 | 242 |
| 10 | 123 | 118 | 241 |
| 11 | 129 | 110 | 239 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.2% |
| White, Other | 11.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 10 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Aug 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Woking High School | |
| 08 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 03 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations and a strong sense of community among pupils.
- Well-considered personal development provision and a variety of extracurricular activities.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff, fostering a supportive environment.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and skilled, effectively supporting student learning.
- Nurturing a positive culture of reading with effective support for reading challenges.
- Improved attendance rates through dedicated pastoral support.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent adaptation of teaching strategies for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Some pupils not receiving their full curriculum entitlement in key stages 3 and 4.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.4% |
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 | 215 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 161 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Halstead St Andrews School
Church Hill House, Woking, GU21 4QW |
0.23 miles |
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Horsell CofE Junior School
Meadway Drive, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4TA |
0.27 miles |
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The Horsell Village School
Church Hill, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4QQ |
0.38 miles |
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Sythwood Primary and Nursery School
Sythwood, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3AX |
0.68 miles |
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Goldsworth Primary School
Bridge Barn Lane, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6NL |
0.84 miles |
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Maybury Primary School
Walton Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5DW |
0.92 miles |
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St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking
Onslow Crescent, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7AX |
1.17 miles |
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Beaufort Primary School
Kirkland Avenue, Goldsworth Park, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3RG |
1.26 miles |
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New Monument Primary Academy
Alpha Road, Maybury, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8HA |
1.57 miles |
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Greenfield School
Old Woking Road, Woking, GU22 8HY |
1.71 miles |
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Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery
Almond Avenue, Barnsbury, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0BB |
1.72 miles |
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St John's Primary School
Victoria Road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2AS |
1.8 miles |
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Kingfield Primary School
Kingfield Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9EQ |
1.91 miles |
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Broadmere Primary Academy
Devonshire Avenue, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5QE |
1.93 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Bonsey Lane, Westfield, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9PR |
1.94 miles |
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St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Bagshot Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8AB |
1.97 miles |
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The Hermitage Infant School
Gorsewood Road, St John's, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8WT |
2.04 miles |
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The Hermitage Junior School
Oakwood Road, St John's, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8UU |
2.06 miles |
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St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
Five Oaks Close, St John's, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TU |
2.07 miles |
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Knaphill School
High Street, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2QH |
2.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Park School
Onslow Crescent, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7AT |
1.13 miles |
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Compass Community School Hampshire
Tull Park, Coley Avenue, Woking, GU22 7BT |
1.16 miles |
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St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Elmbridge Lane, Kingfield, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9AL |
1.66 miles |
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TL |
1.69 miles |
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Woking College
Rydens Way, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9DL |
1.78 miles |
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Hoe Bridge School
Hoe Place, Surrey, GU22 8JE |
2.02 miles |
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Hoe Valley School
Egley Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0NH |
2.02 miles |
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Lift Wishmore
55 Alpha Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE |
2.05 miles |
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The Bishop David Brown School
Albert Drive, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5RF |
2.07 miles |
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Freemantles School
Smarts Heath Road, Mayford Green, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0AN |
2.29 miles |
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Fullbrook School
Selsdon Road, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 3HW |
2.98 miles |
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Gordon's School
Bagshot Road, West End, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9PT |
3.44 miles |
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Knowl Hill School
School Lane, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JN |
3.91 miles |
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Jubilee High School
School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1TE |
4.05 miles |
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Salesian School, Chertsey
Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9LU |
4.33 miles |
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Sir William Perkins's School
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4.79 miles |
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Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DR |
4.87 miles |