Is Epsom and Ewell High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 52nd of 57 secondary schools in Surrey. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Epsom and Ewell High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Epsom and Ewell High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.4 (England: 46.2). 30.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Epsom and Ewell High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Epsom and Ewell High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Epsom and Ewell High School

Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, KT19 9JW

Local ranking52nd of 57 secondary schools in Surrey

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 39.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 30.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 54.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 170

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 45.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 35.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 14.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 25.7
16-18 Cohort: 106

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1046
Boys: 612 (55%)
Girls: 501 (45%)
Capacity: 1200 (93% full)
SEND: 18.7%
FSM Eligible: 22.1%
EAL: 21.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.8%
SEN Support: 14.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 60.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,230/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.5%
White Other: 11.3%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Mixed Other: 3.2%
Other: 3.0%
Black African: 3.0%
Asian Indian: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%

62.5%

White British

11.3%

White Other

3.9%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02089740400

info@eehs.surrey.sch.uk

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Ruxley Lane

Epsom, South East

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Administrative

URN: 137595
UKPRN: 10035484
Establishment No.: 5405
Trust: BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST

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