The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (124% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.5
20.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
39.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 220 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,381
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Maria Cachia Miss Lucy Macdonald (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHinchley Wood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Primary · 956m away
Woodstock House School
Independent · 957m away
Kisimul School
Independent · 971m away
Thames Ditton Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Weston Green Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Thames Ditton Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hinchley Wood School a selective school?
No. Hinchley Wood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hinchley Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Hinchley Wood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hinchley Wood School?
Hinchley Wood School currently has 1,381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hinchley Wood School take?
Hinchley Wood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hinchley Wood School?
Hinchley Wood School is in Esher, KT10 0AQ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hinchley Wood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hinchley Wood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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