The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.7
14.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
77%
35.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.28
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,230
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth Lewis (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brooklands Lane, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8UZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrooklands College
16 plus · Very close
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge
Primary · 1.1km away
Manby Lodge Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
St George's Junior School
Independent · 1.6km away
St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Darley Dene Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St George's College Weybridge
Independent · 1.7km away
Sayes Court School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Heathside School a selective school?
No. Heathside School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Heathside School?
Heathside School currently has 1,230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathside School take?
Heathside School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Heathside School?
Heathside School is in Weybridge, KT13 8UZ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathside School have a sixth form?
Yes, Heathside School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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