The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (131% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.9
21.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
83%
40.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 278 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 150 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,849
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Gower (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhite Lodge Children's Centre
Miscellaneous · 341m away
Meadowcroft Community Primary School
Primary · 696m away
Sir William Perkins's School
Independent · 747m away
Pyrcroft Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stepgates Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Salesian School, Chertsey a selective school?
No. Salesian School, Chertsey is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Salesian School, Chertsey?
Salesian School, Chertsey currently has 1,849 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Salesian School, Chertsey take?
Salesian School, Chertsey caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Salesian School, Chertsey?
Salesian School, Chertsey is in Chertsey, KT16 9LU, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Salesian School, Chertsey have a sixth form?
Yes, Salesian School, Chertsey has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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