Ages 
An unpretentious, welcoming school with high standards and high expectations, offering its students a good all-round experience. Winning combination of committed staff and eager students - state education as it should be.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 1,230 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 160 ·
- Religion
- None
- Local authority
- Surrey County Council
- Area guides
Headteacher
Head of school
Mr Gareth Lewis
Since 2021 Gareth Lewis.
Entrance
A real scrum to get in here from Weybridge, Walton and Hersham area. Parents prepared to go down the private route will try their luck here before shelling out fees. School is also the state school of choice for families coming from abroad. Average
- Open days
- Check website for open events
Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)
Exit
Surprisingly (although perhaps less so when you look at smaller numbers in sixth form compared to lower down) nearly three-quarters leave after GCSEs – to study either for more vocational qualifications or at the lower colleges. Sixth form leavers to
% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)
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
In 2025, 18 per cent 9-8 at GCSE, 78 per cent 9-5 in English and maths. At A level 41 per cent A*/A (68 per cent A*-B).
GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)
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)
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
Gets very good academic results which put it up with top-performing schools nationally, and it’s in the top 10 per cent for value added too.
Students put it down to ‘amazing teaching staff,’ who they say ‘go above and beyond at every given
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- BTEC
- EPQ
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
School has accreditation as an ADHD friendly school, and prospective year 6 students who require some extra support are able to take advantage of the 'Hurry to Heathside' transition programme. The SEN team helps students with these and additional
Arts & extracurricular
All valued and well executed. Drama available at GCSE and A level. A play or musical is performed annually (alternating each year), most recently Little Shop of Horrors and Alice in Wonderland, with students raving about the behind-the-scenes (eg
Sport
Sport locally renowned, with the school doing well in football, netball, cricket and athletics regionally and occasionally nationally. Also on offer is everything from yoga to cheerleading and table tennis to basketball. The PTA has recently funded
Ethos & heritage
The school is located down a quiet lane, opposite a cemetery and playing fields, surrounded by trees. No access down the lane for drivers at school start and finish times – parents are asked to drop at the top. Fifteen minutes from station, lots walk
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Plenty of non-teaching pastoral staff on hand, and reassuringly the students seem to know who to go to in times of need. ‘Teachers regularly check in with you, asking you how you are and making sure you’re not stressed or worried about anything,’ one
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review The school operates a simple approach to students’ possession of a mobile phone that they are not to be seen in school unless a teacher specifically allows this as part of a lesson activity.
Pupils & parents
Middle class, reflecting local area. Lots could afford to send their children privately but choose Heathside instead - whole families go through. Engagement from parents is outstanding, with 100 per cent attendance at last parents’ evening. Friends
The last word
An unpretentious, welcoming school with high standards and high expectations, offering its students a good all-round experience. Winning combination of committed staff and eager students - state education as it should be.
