The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.1
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
84%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.22
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 92 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 963
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- COBHAM FREE SCHOOL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michaela Khatib
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 759m away
ACS Cobham International School
Independent · 888m away
Reed's School
Independent · 1.5km away
Cobham Montessori School
Independent · 1.5km away
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Independent · 1.9km away
Notre Dame School
Independent · 1.9km away
Feltonfleet
Independent · 2.4km away
Claremont Fan Court School
Independent · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cobham Free School's Ofsted rating?
Cobham Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cobham Free School?
Cobham Free School currently has 963 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cobham Free School take?
Cobham Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Cobham Free School?
Cobham Free School is in Cobham, KT11 1TF, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cobham Free School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cobham Free School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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