Epsom and Ewell High School, Epsom
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates an inclusive and nurturing environment where all pupils, including those with special needs, feel they belong and are understood as individuals. Post-16 teaching is particularly strong, with expert subject specialists helping students achieve well. The school provides excellent pastoral support and careers guidance to help pupils make informed decisions about their futures.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive environment where pupils with SEND feel supported and achieve well from their starting points
- Effective post-16 teaching with students achieving in line with national averages
- Strong pastoral care and safeguarding with pupils confident that staff will help them
- Well-designed broad curriculum that builds knowledge and skills over time
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those catching up in reading, writing and mathematics
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching quality in key stage 3 and 4 means pupils have varied learning experiences
- Checks on what pupils know and remember are not used effectively, leaving knowledge gaps
- Attendance remains an issue, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, despite early intervention efforts
- Behaviour expectations are not consistently applied by all staff, leading to low-level disruption
- Pupils' knowledge of British values such as democracy and respect is not secure
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Performing arts programme, sports clubs, arts and crafts, history club, film club, prefect roles, junior leadership team, careers fairs, employer engagement activities
Epsom and Ewell High School is an inclusive school where pupils typically achieve close to national averages and feel a sense of belonging. However, inconsistencies in teaching quality and behaviour management are areas that need attention.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
41
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
1,113 pupils
1,200 capacity
87 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Epsom
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Epsom
Admissions Demand - Surrey
Places available
12,562
Applications
12,278
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
95.3%
Secondary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.94637%
Overall absence
28.28485%
Persistent absence
997
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Epsom and Ewell High School
West Ewell Primary School and Nursery
Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Danetree Primary School
Castle Hill Primary School
Cuddington Community Primary School
Knollmead Primary School
Auriol Junior School
The Mead Infant and Nursery School
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
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