The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.9 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.9
12.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
19.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 721
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 17.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lizzi Matthews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarncombe Church of England Infant School
Primary · 960m away
Loseley Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Godalming Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Unsted Park School
Independent · 1.7km away
Wey House School
Special school · 1.7km away
Bramley Oak Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
The Wharf Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Gosden House School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Broadwater School a selective school?
No. Broadwater School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Broadwater School?
Broadwater School currently has 721 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadwater School take?
Broadwater School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Broadwater School?
Broadwater School is in Godalming, GU7 3BW, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadwater School have a sixth form?
No, Broadwater School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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