The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.4
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
18.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 221 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,130
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- ENLIGHTEN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andy King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
More Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCranmere Primary School
Primary · 780m away
Esher Church School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Claremont Fan Court School
Independent · 1.9km away
Milbourne Lodge School
Independent · 1.9km away
Weston Green Preparatory School
Independent · 2.0km away
Bell Farm Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Esher Church of England High School a selective school?
No. Esher Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Esher Church of England High School?
Esher Church of England High School currently has 1,130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Esher Church of England High School take?
Esher Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Esher Church of England High School?
Esher Church of England High School is in Esher, KT10 8AP, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Esher Church of England High School have a sixth form?
No, Esher Church of England High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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