The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: 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
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,048
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THAMESMEAD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Philip Reeves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manygate Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHalliford School
Independent · 436m away
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Primary · 666m away
Manor Mead School
Special school · 880m away
Saxon Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Littleton CofE Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Ashley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St George's Junior School
Independent · 2.0km away
St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thamesmead School a selective school?
No. Thamesmead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thamesmead School's Ofsted rating?
Thamesmead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thamesmead School?
Thamesmead School currently has 1,048 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thamesmead School take?
Thamesmead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thamesmead School?
Thamesmead School is in Shepperton, TW17 9EE, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thamesmead School have a sixth form?
No, Thamesmead School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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