The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.1
13.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
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
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,503
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Baker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Howard of Effingham School a selective school?
No. Howard of Effingham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Howard of Effingham School's Ofsted rating?
Howard of Effingham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Howard of Effingham School?
Howard of Effingham School currently has 1,503 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Howard of Effingham School take?
Howard of Effingham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Howard of Effingham School?
Howard of Effingham School is in Leatherhead, KT24 5JR, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Howard of Effingham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Howard of Effingham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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