The short version
Secondary. 54% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 484
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 19.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Clark
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrovelands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Walton Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hawkedale Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ashley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Chennestone Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Beech House School
Independent · 1.9km away
The Danesfield Manor School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Heathside Walton-on-Thames a selective school?
No. Heathside Walton-on-Thames is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Heathside Walton-on-Thames?
Heathside Walton-on-Thames currently has 484 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathside Walton-on-Thames take?
Heathside Walton-on-Thames caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Heathside Walton-on-Thames?
Heathside Walton-on-Thames is in Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathside Walton-on-Thames have a sixth form?
No, Heathside Walton-on-Thames does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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