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Cobham Free School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Strong outcomes in reading and mathematics with pupils making good progress across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are confident, articulate, and demonstrate respect. Behaviour is very good.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Good support for those who need to catch up, especially in senior phase.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are highly motivated and subscribe to the school's ethos.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High-quality questioning and modelling help pupils make good progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Positive relationships and strong subject knowledge are key strengths.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents describe the school as a 'family' with many praising its welcoming process.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents are full of praise for the school.
Communication with Parents: Some parents raised concerns about communication from leaders and governors.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff act swiftly and effectively to stop any unkindness.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders created a culture of high aspiration and balanced curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is not accepted; staff are effective in dealing with issues.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with well-trained staff.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide array of activities including gardening, rock band, and journalism.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Clubs are integral to school identity; most pupils participate.
Outdoor Facilities: Effective use of inside and outside learning areas in early years.
Career Counselling Services: Enterprise projects and careers education prepare pupils well for next steps.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Confident in GCSE options with high aspirations shared by leaders.
Support for SEND: Good progress for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
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About Us
Cobham Free School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 948 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 9.25% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 8 | 11.82% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% 12 | 11.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 11.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 37.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.36 | 2.76 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 68 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.96% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.23% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 39.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.24 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.44% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.53% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 38.69% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.94 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.74 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.96% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.49% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.56% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.49% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.8% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.36 | 35.78 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.56 | 35.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.80% | 20.72% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 15 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 59.55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.12% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 23.48% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 8.58% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.41 | 38.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.79 | 37.83 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.6% | 25.63% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1 | 278 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 57.88% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.55% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.48% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 33.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.31 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.73% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.41% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.26% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cobham Free School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1