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Walton Leigh School
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Walton Leigh School
- Secondary
- Elmbridge KT12 5AB
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress both academically and personally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, work hard in lessons, and enjoy exciting opportunities.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are highly skilled due to wealth of professional development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Effective systems for teachers鈥� assessment and planning are in place.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff have strong, in-depth knowledge of individual needs and high expectations.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents fully appreciate the opportunities offered to their children.
Communication: Effective communication systems between school, home, and specialist services.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers are hugely positive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors provide rigorous challenge to ensure safety and well-being of pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders introduced effective new systems for teachers鈥� assessment and planning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective and records are detailed and high quality.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A caring school where pupils feel safe and secure.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad curriculum includes woodwork, yoga and DJ skills.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Engaging activities help pupils make progress and prepare for future life.
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About Us
Walton Leigh School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 86 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 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 | - | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -1.85 | 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 | 0% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 83% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | 7 | 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 | 6 | 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 & 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
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walton Leigh School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1