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Esher Church of England High School

Academy converter · Esher · KT10 8AP

Ages 11–16 · 1,160 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

49.9

Overall absence

8.3%

Admissions demand

0.65 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.22
−20+2
Attainment 849.9
English & maths grade 5+58%
English & maths grade 4+76%
EBacc entry43%

EBacc APS: 4.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.8%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
5.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,217

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.65 · Often has places

1st preferences

163

Places offered

256

1st-preference offers

161

Total preferences (any rank)
636
Preferred offers (top 3)
256
Applications from outside LA
9
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

1,160 pupils · 1,200 places

Pupils on roll
1,160
Boys / girls
551 / 609
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
1,160 / 1,200 (97%)
Free school meals
21%
FSM pupils
243
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Guildford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Andy King

Location

Address
More Lane
Postcode
KT10 8AP
Town
Esher
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Elmbridge
Constituency
Esher and Walton
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Esher, Surrey, 1,160 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Guildford.

Open schools in Esher
8
Secondary schools in Esher
2
Academies among open schools in Esher
50% (4)
Open schools in KT10
9
Secondary in KT10
2
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Secondary in Surrey LA
56

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in EsherNear KT10

  • Three Rivers Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Walton-on-Thames · KT12 5EJ · Surrey

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.1
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence10.1%

    1.4 miles away

  • Hinchley Wood School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Esher · KT10 0AQ · Surrey

    Ages 11–18

    • Att860.5
    • P80.7
    • EM5+75%
    • Absence7.0%

    1.7 miles away

  • Heathside Walton-on-Thames

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Secondary

    Walton-on-Thames · KT12 2JP · Surrey

    Ages 11–16

    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM22.5%
    • Demand1.51

    2.2 miles away

  • Chessington School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Chessington · KT9 2JS · Kingston upon Thames

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.2
    • P80.1
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence9.7%

    2.9 miles away

  • Southborough High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Surbiton · KT6 5AS · Kingston upon Thames

    Ages 11–18

    • Att849.2
    • P80.3
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence6.9%

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andy King
Telephone
01372468068
Website
http://www.esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk

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