The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,391
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Miss Barbara Mayaire (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bell Farm Way, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBell Farm Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 718m away
The Danesfield Manor School
Independent · 719m away
North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 723m away
Ashley Park School
Independent · 938m away
Burhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Walton Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ashley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Three Rivers Academy's Ofsted rating?
Three Rivers Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Three Rivers Academy?
Three Rivers Academy currently has 1,391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Three Rivers Academy take?
Three Rivers Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Three Rivers Academy?
Three Rivers Academy is in Walton-on-Thames, KT12 5EJ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Three Rivers Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Three Rivers Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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