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Weydon School

Academy converter · Farnham · GU9 8UG

Ages 11–16 · 1,666 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

62.2

Overall absence

7.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-04-25

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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+0.52
−20+2
Attainment 862.2
English & maths grade 5+77%
English & maths grade 4+90%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 5.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.5%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
5.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,684

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

1,666 pupils · 1,650 places

Pupils on roll
1,666
Boys / girls
835 / 831
School capacity
1,650
Capacity fill
1,666 / 1,650 (101%)
Free school meals
8.2%
FSM pupils
137
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

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Weydon Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Ros Allen

Location

Address
Weydon Lane
Postcode
GU9 8UG
Town
Farnham
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Waverley
Constituency
Farnham and Bordon
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 Farnham, Surrey, 1,666 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 8.2%.

Open schools in Farnham
28
Secondary schools in Farnham
3
Academies among open schools in Farnham
54% (15)
Open schools in GU9
16
Secondary in GU9
3
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.

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    • Absence5.1%
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    • Absence10.3%
    • FSM42.7%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Ros Allen
Telephone
01252725052
Website
http://www.weydonschool.surrey.sch.uk/

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