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Oxted School

State school · Oxted, RH8 0AB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,708 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,708 ·
Local authority
Surrey County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Maurice Devenney

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Mary's CofE Primary School 26 %
Holland Junior School 14 %
Other 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Lingfield Primary School 11 %
Godstone Primary and Nursery School 7 %
St Stephen's CofE Primary School 6 %
Edenbridge Primary School 5 %
Tatsfield Primary School 4 %
Dormansland Primary School 3 %
Woodlea Primary School 3 %
Churchill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3 %
St John's CofE Aided Primary School 2 %
Bletchingley Village Primary School 2 %
Hever Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
65%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
66%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
30.10
LA avg.
36.80
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
83
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,708
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

What the school says

Oxted School has been at the heart of the local community for over 90 years, blending rich traditions with modern, innovative teaching. At Oxted School, we are fearless and proud to hold the highest expectations for all our students in everything they do. Whether it be academic achievement, personal development or contributions to the wider school community, we believe that every student can excel when challenged, supported and inspired.

Contact the school

Address

Bluehouse Lane
Oxted
Surrey
RH8 0AB
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Telephone: 01883 712425

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.oxtedschool.org

Local authority: Surrey County Council

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School data & information Oxted School Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AB
1,708 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
83 Number of teachers
30 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
66%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.70
LA avg.
51.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.27 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 304 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 138 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 304 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 315 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9%
LA avg.
18%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.10
LA avg.
36.80
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 14 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 14 B
Psychology GCE A level 14 B
Physics GCE A level 14 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 5 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 31 B
Mathematics GCE A level 19 B
Law GCE A level 14 C
History GCE A level 17 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 21 B
English Literature GCE A level 12 A
English Language GCE A level 14 B
Economics GCE A level 14 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 C
Chemistry GCE A level 6 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 26 C
Biology GCE A level 13 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 C
Art and Design GCE A level 11 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Oxted School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 17 and has 8 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Oxted School has had a Specialist Centre for the Visually Impaired since 1988. The current Specialist Centre for the Visually Impaired is housed on the ground floor of the Meridian Building and comprises a suite of several small teaching and equipment rooms and two offices.

The main body of the department is fitted with the resources, technology and specialist equipment which enables the VI team to adapt all the resources for the students we support. The level of adaptation will depend on whether the resources are required in large print, or in a tactile version, such as braille.

The Specialist Centre supports both blind and visually impaired students and is one of five such bases in Surrey – three in secondary schools and two in primary. It can currently accommodate up to 12 students. All students will have a Statement of Special Educational Needs which details Visual Impairment as their primary need.

Some students come from bordering authorities such as Croydon, Bromley, Sutton or Kent. The students are fully included in mainstream lessons and are withdrawn from some lessons to focus on specific skills such as mobility, life skills or Braille Maths.

“… the Centre excels at developing independence in their students. There is a real focus on ensuring that students are not only successful in their current setting but ensuring that they have the skills, knowledge, ability and resilience to be successful beyond school” - PSSS Joint Monitoring Visit, December 2015.

The school has an experienced inclusion team which has expertise in special educational needs, behaviour, removing social barriers and developing emotional well-being. All students are screened for literacy and for their cognitive ability when they first join. These results are explained and shared with staff. Students who are identified as having below average standard scores are then assessed in a more in-depth test. Any student identified as having complex needs is placed on a SEND Support Arrangements document, where identified staff work in the ‘assess, plan, do, review’ format to meet the needs of this young person.

We have a tailored personalised curriculum for some of our students. When the school has a significantly low attaining student, they are likely to follow a modified curriculum which includes additional maths and English lessons. We hold meetings with parents before options evening at KS4 so both parents and our young people are fully aware of the options and challenges each route will pose for them.

The curriculum choices at KS4 are broad and varied and we offer support, advice and guidance throughout the options process. The curriculum in Year 7, 8 and 9 is challenging and has been modified to meet the new government standards.

Updated Apr 2016
3.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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