Tomlinscote School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Tomlinscote Way Frimley Camberley Surrey GU16 8PY |
| Phone | 01276709050 |
| Reference Number | 140117 |
Tomlinscote School has demonstrated outstanding overall effectiveness in its first inspection. Pupils are highly ambitious and flourish in an inclusive environment that values diversity and actively combats discrimination. The school prides itself on its aspirational curriculum, which not only supports academic success but also fosters personal development and prepares pupils for their future roles as engaged citizens. Strong relationships between staff and students, combined with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), further contribute to the school’s success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1502 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.07%
Girls: 49.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 155 | 145 | 300 |
| 8 | 137 | 162 | 299 |
| 9 | 171 | 134 | 305 |
| 10 | 142 | 157 | 299 |
| 11 | 147 | 152 | 299 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.1% |
| Unclassified | 19.9% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Sep 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College | |
| 16 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all domains
- Highly ambitious and supportive environment for pupils
- Inclusive community that values diversity
- Strong curriculum that encourages mastery of knowledge
- Excellent personal development opportunities
- Robust governance that challenges and supports leadership
- Effective staff training and professional development
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 | 62.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 73.9% |
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 | 217 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 105 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 71 | 1 |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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0.07 miles |
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0.27 miles |
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The Grove Primary Academy
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0.34 miles |
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0.77 miles |
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0.89 miles |
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0.92 miles |
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1.17 miles |
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1.18 miles |
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1.28 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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1.72 miles |
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