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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make rapid progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students' behaviour in lessons is impeccable.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have high expectations of all students.
Current Educational Practices: There is a continual drive to improve the quality of teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are skilled in questioning and use it to assess learning and arouse inquisitiveness.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved in decisions about how the pupil premium is spent.
Communication: Parents receive useful feedback each half term.
Parent Satisfaction: Virtually all parents would recommend this school to others.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Incidents of racist, homophobic, or other types of bullying are dealt with quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders continually drive improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for keeping students safe and secure are outstanding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students understand what constitutes an unsafe situation and know how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Very wide range of sports, languages, and creative activities are available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Programmes like Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh encourage teamwork, social skills, and leadership.
Outdoor Facilities: The school site is treated with great respect; buildings and facilities are well maintained.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice and guidance begin in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Excellent progress and high academic standards in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Achievement of disabled students and those with special educational needs is at least good and sometimes outstanding.
Subjects Offered: Standards in science and mathematics are particularly high.
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Gordon's School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 978 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 82% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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a full introduction to life using contemporary concepts and old-fashioned principles. A non-selective state boarding school, Gordon's School was established in 1885 at the behest of Queen Victoria and has since developed into one of the leading boarding schools in the UK. Situated in 50-acres of beautiful grounds with generous facilities, we seek to provide a world-class education that ensures all students learn how to be the best they can be. Officially listed as one of Britain's outstanding schools by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector, we recognise that a good education is not just about outstanding examination results but a thorough preparation for life; it is about providing opportunities and experiences for all young people to find their talents and interests, develop good character, become accomplished and achieve across a range of disciplines and ultimately develop the confidence to go and make their mark in the world. The students are who really evaluate Gordon's work, though. All who visit are struck by the friendliness, discipline and vibrancy throughout the school and by the family atmosphere, exemplified by the special rapport between staff and students. This is the result of a community that works hard to be kind, considerate, enthusiastic, and industrious despite hardship. As parents, we want nothing more than for our kids to live happy, healthy lives as adults and to positively impact the world around them. Nothing less is what Gordon's wants. We want Gordon's to be recognised as one of the finest schools in the world, not just for our achievements, but for the calibre of young people we develop and the difference they make to the lives of others.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.5 | 15.1 | 7.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 82% | 48% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.50% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.84 | 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 | 65.1 | 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 | 82% | 27.54% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 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 | 68% | 19.8% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% | 9.78% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 13.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.14 | 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 | 95% | 86.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 81.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 25.93% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 20.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 22.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 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 | 0.75 | 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 | 64.7 | 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 | 78% | 29.83% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 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 | 60% | 19.04% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 11.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 14.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.9 | 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 | 98% | 87.57% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 84.58% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 26.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 21.21% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 22.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 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 | 0.71 | 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 | 62.2 | 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 | 69% | 26.78% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 2 | 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 | 74% | 21.78% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% 11 | 10.24% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% 10 | 14.45% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.82 | 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 | 98% | 85.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 80.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 39.61% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 20.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 13.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.66% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.48 | 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 | 59 | 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 | 69% 5 | 27.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 2 | 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 | 55% | 21.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 16 | 10.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% 9 | 14.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.31 | 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 | 98% | 80.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 71.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 20.97% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 21.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 24.32% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 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 | 0.73 | 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 | 60.8 | 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 | 64% | 26.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 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 | 69% | 20.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 12.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 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 | 99% | 79.49% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 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 | 59% | 23.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 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 | 38.52 | 35.78 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.98 | 35.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.50% | 20.72% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 147 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 59.55% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.12% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 23.48% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 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 | 43.69 | 38.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.04 | 37.83 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.8% | 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 | 119 | 278 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 57.88% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 21.55% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 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.
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 | 39.13 2 | 35.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.33 2 | 33.8 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.4% | 19.79% | 13.07% |
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 | 88 | 247 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 55.25% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 6.03% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 26.81% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.44% | 8.8% |
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 | 41.15 2 | 33.27 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.22 2 | 33.23 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.7% | 20.13% | 13.37% |
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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 41.65% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.03% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.45% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.61% | 4.22% |
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 | 39.26 | 33.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.07 | 33.31 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.0% | 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 | 11 | 36.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 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 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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Gordon's School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
