The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.4
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,394
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 15.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- BLENHEIM HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Anthony Bodell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEpsom Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 577m away
Southfield Park Primary School
Primary · 887m away
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 905m away
Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Little Downsend Epsom
Independent · 1.3km away
Ewell Castle School
Independent · 1.3km away
Danetree Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
North East Surrey College of Technology
16 plus · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Blenheim High School a selective school?
No. Blenheim High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Blenheim High School's Ofsted rating?
Blenheim High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blenheim High School?
Blenheim High School currently has 1,394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blenheim High School take?
Blenheim High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blenheim High School?
Blenheim High School is in Epsom, KT19 9BH, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blenheim High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Blenheim High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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