The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 76% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.0 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.0
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.25
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- SOUTH EAST SURREY SCHOOLS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Malley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dilston Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFox Grove School
Free school · Grammar · 438m away
West Hill School
Special school · 443m away
Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery
Primary · 656m away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's School
Independent · 1.3km away
Little Downsend Leatherhead
Independent · 1.3km away
St Andrew's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Downsend School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Therfield School a selective school?
No. Therfield School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Therfield School?
Therfield School currently has 1,046 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Therfield School take?
Therfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Therfield School?
Therfield School is in Leatherhead, KT22 7NZ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Therfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Therfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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