The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.4
9.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
20.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
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
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 289 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,502
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THE PROSPECT TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Major (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 8PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTomlinscote School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · Very close
Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy
Primary · 431m away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 540m away
The Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 540m away
Carwarden House Community School
Special school · 774m away
Sandringham Infant & Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Prior Heath Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Heather Ridge Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tomlinscote School a selective school?
No. Tomlinscote School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tomlinscote School's Ofsted rating?
Tomlinscote School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tomlinscote School?
Tomlinscote School currently has 1,502 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tomlinscote School take?
Tomlinscote School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tomlinscote School?
Tomlinscote School is in Camberley, GU16 8PY, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tomlinscote School have a sixth form?
No, Tomlinscote School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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