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Chertsey High School
- 1.7 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Runnymede KT15 2EP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: High expectations, but some subjects need better support for all pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive and orderly with clear routines
Strengths and Challenges: Not all assessments and feedback are accurate; improvements needed
Communication: Parents are mostly very supportive of the school's efforts
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the positive, caring culture
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff take swift action on any peer problems
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on high-quality education and ambitious curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and staff act quickly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong ethos on pupil safety and welfare
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of clubs including debate, sports, and sign language choir
Career Counselling Services: Helpful careers advice; well informed about next steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students are typically well supported to access the curriculum
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About Us
Chertsey High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 876 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a non-religious school that accepts students of all faiths and no faith, but we do have strong Christian beliefs, and we demand respect from all students, staff, and stakeholders, including our parents, carers, and members of the Governing Body.
Our Christian values of knowledge, tenacity, and love serve as the foundation for our vision.
In the end, we want every student to graduate from Chertsey High School with the qualities of curiosity, aspiration, resilience, respect, and equality.
Every student at Chertsey High School is special, cherished, and loved.
There is no ceiling to your objectives here, since The Chertsey High Way is about telling our students to tell us about their dreams and we will support them in realising them.
Our goal is to get kids ready for life and careers by helping them succeed academically and socially.
We strongly emphasise a classical approach to education, where respect and discipline are important for exam achievement, in order to accomplish this.
Our curriculum places a high premium on core topics like math and English since they are essential to your child's chances for success in the future.
We have established a school where we will support students in acquiring a solid foundation of values, the information necessary to make wise decisions, the resolve to never accept second-best, respect for others, a responsible attitude toward the community, and pride in oneself.
Of course, going on a visit is the greatest method to find the proper school.
Chertsey High School will be pleased to welcome you and your family. It is an honour for me to serve as the Headteacher here.
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Our Christian values of knowledge, tenacity, and love serve as the foundation for our vision.
In the end, we want every student to graduate from Chertsey High School with the qualities of curiosity, aspiration, resilience, respect, and equality.
Every student at Chertsey High School is special, cherished, and loved.
There is no ceiling to your objectives here, since The Chertsey High Way is about telling our students to tell us about their dreams and we will support them in realising them.
Our goal is to get kids ready for life and careers by helping them succeed academically and socially.
We strongly emphasise a classical approach to education, where respect and discipline are important for exam achievement, in order to accomplish this.
Our curriculum places a high premium on core topics like math and English since they are essential to your child's chances for success in the future.
We have established a school where we will support students in acquiring a solid foundation of values, the information necessary to make wise decisions, the resolve to never accept second-best, respect for others, a responsible attitude toward the community, and pride in oneself.
Of course, going on a visit is the greatest method to find the proper school.
Chertsey High School will be pleased to welcome you and your family. It is an honour for me to serve as the Headteacher here.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 37.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.23% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 39.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.53% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.69% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.74 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chertsey High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1