State School
#1 in Best Secondary Schools in Epsom and Ewell
Rosebery School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Rosebery School
Work here? Update your school profile
Rosebery School
- Secondary
- Epsom and Ewell KT18 7NQ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally strong outcomes in all year groups and subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary, fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.
Qualifications and Training: Several trainees have secured teaching posts after being trained by the school.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide excellent opportunities for teachers to improve their skills and develop their careers.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' planning is highly effective in meeting the needs of all pupils. Recruitment and retention in some subjects have been challenging.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through Parent View questionnaires and feedback sessions.
Communication: Parents receive regular progress reports and can attend annual parents' evenings.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the inspiring leadership and are generally satisfied with the school's communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders make rigorous checks on pupils鈥� progress and hold teachers accountable.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective steps are taken to enhance the quality of education, including partnerships with local teaching schools.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding, making pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure high priority on welfare with a nurturing climate for pupils to flourish.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive extracurricular activities including sports and music, encouraging high pupil participation.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils successfully balance academics with a rich programme of extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Effective and impartial careers advice is provided through PSHE curriculum and dedicated staff.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps in education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils perform strongly as teaching meets their individual needs precisely.
Subjects Offered: A broad and balanced curriculum is offered, including rigorous courses from Year 9 onwards.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Rosebery School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 1421 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Rosebery School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Rosebery School
For females aged 11 to 18, Rosebery School is a very successful comprehensive school.
Along with this, there is a team of staff members that are highly committed and passionate about empowering our students to realise their aspirations, helping them all overcome their individual challenges so that all doors stay open to them.
Our standards are high, and as a result of a challenging and enriching curriculum, as well as our celebration of personal achievement and unique talents, girls develop leadership and teamwork skills, as well as their confidence as learners. They also develop a variety of athletic, creative, and academic talents, and they become thoughtful and valuable citizens.
Since 2012, we have consistently been among the top 100 non-selective schools in the nation. In May 2017, Ofsted rated our school as Outstanding in all areas. Nevertheless, as a school, we constantly aim to outperform our past records and never take our success for granted.
Every girl should and can achieve success while in our care, and we are proud of our community's members, our resources, and our standards of excellence.
This website strives to provide you a glimpse into the principles, culture, and ethos of the school, but to truly understand all Rosebery has to offer, we cordially invite you to visit.
Read more
Along with this, there is a team of staff members that are highly committed and passionate about empowering our students to realise their aspirations, helping them all overcome their individual challenges so that all doors stay open to them.
Our standards are high, and as a result of a challenging and enriching curriculum, as well as our celebration of personal achievement and unique talents, girls develop leadership and teamwork skills, as well as their confidence as learners. They also develop a variety of athletic, creative, and academic talents, and they become thoughtful and valuable citizens.
Since 2012, we have consistently been among the top 100 non-selective schools in the nation. In May 2017, Ofsted rated our school as Outstanding in all areas. Nevertheless, as a school, we constantly aim to outperform our past records and never take our success for granted.
Every girl should and can achieve success while in our care, and we are proud of our community's members, our resources, and our standards of excellence.
This website strives to provide you a glimpse into the principles, culture, and ethos of the school, but to truly understand all Rosebery has to offer, we cordially invite you to visit.
Gallery
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
|
B-
|
A-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.6 | 15.1 | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 76% | 48% | 62% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 30.20% | - | 11.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.72 | 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 | 59.5 | 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 | 76% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 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 | 76% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 48% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.64 | 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 | 97% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 1.1 | 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 | 64.4 | 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 | 79% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 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 | 72% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 57% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.05 | 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 | 98% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.89 | 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 | 62.6 | 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 | 74% 2 | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 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 | 80% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% 3 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% 4 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.92 | 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 | 99% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 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 | 0.64 | 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 | 59.4 | 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 | 72% 3 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 2 | 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 | 80% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% 4 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% 14 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.66 | 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 | 99% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 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 | 0.59 | 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 | 60.1 | 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 | 75% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 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 | 53% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 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 | 97% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.8% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.48 | 35.78 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.01 | 35.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.20% | 20.72% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 125 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 59.55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.12% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 23.48% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.58% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.96 | 38.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.65 | 37.83 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.6% | 25.63% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 110 | 278 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 57.88% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 21.55% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.48% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.86 1 | 35.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.51 2 | 33.8 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.1% | 19.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 140 | 247 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 55.25% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.03% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 26.81% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.44% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.89 1 | 33.27 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.26 1 | 33.23 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.6% | 20.13% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 41.65% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.03% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 20.45% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.61% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.88 | 33.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.97 | 33.31 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.2% | 18.73% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 36.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 25.41% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.26% | 4.23% |
Best Schools 2025
Rosebery School Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
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 Rosebery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
