The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.9
13.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 887
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Clare Talbot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Woolmer Hill Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAmesbury School
Independent · 1.0km away
Shottermill Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Shottermill Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Camelsdale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Edmunds school Trust Ltd
Independent · 1.8km away
Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Undershaw Education Trust
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Woolmer Hill School a selective school?
No. Woolmer Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Woolmer Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Woolmer Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woolmer Hill School?
Woolmer Hill School currently has 887 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woolmer Hill School take?
Woolmer Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Woolmer Hill School?
Woolmer Hill School is in Haslemere, GU27 1QB, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woolmer Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Woolmer Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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