The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.5
19.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
80%
38.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,476
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr David Lach (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 315m away
Kingswood House School
Independent · 729m away
St Martin's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 881m away
St Martin's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 902m away
Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 993m away
St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd
Independent · 1.2km away
Epsom Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Southfield Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rosebery School a selective school?
No. Rosebery School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rosebery School's Ofsted rating?
Rosebery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rosebery School?
Rosebery School currently has 1,476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rosebery School take?
Rosebery School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rosebery School?
Rosebery School is in Epsom, KT18 7NQ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rosebery School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rosebery School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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