Is Esher Church of England High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 25th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Esher Church of England High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Esher Church of England High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50 (England: 46.2). 47.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Esher Church of England High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Esher Church of England High School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. 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 2028 (or the next working day).

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Esher Church of England High School

More Lane, Esher, KT10 8AP

Local ranking25th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 47.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 71.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 231

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1130
Boys: 551 (48%)
Girls: 609 (53%)
Capacity: 1200 (97% full)
SEND: 9.3%
FSM Eligible: 19.6%
EAL: 9.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 5.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 65.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,890/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 7.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.3%
White Other: 10.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Other: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
Asian Other: 1.8%
Black African: 1.4%

69.3%

White British

10.2%

White Other

3.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01372468068

head@esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk

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More Lane

Esher, South East

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Administrative

URN: 140650
UKPRN: 10045189
Establishment No.: 4508
Trust: ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST

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