Esher Church of England High School, Esher
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 · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Esher CE High School excels at creating an inclusive, caring community where pupils feel safe and valued. The specialist 'Willow Building' provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs, while strong teaching and a well-designed curriculum help most pupils achieve excellent GCSE results. The school's calm, orderly atmosphere and effective behaviour systems mean pupils can learn without disruption.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive provision with the 'Willow Building' offering specialist therapeutic support and calm routines for pupils with additional needs
- Well above national average GCSE pass rates in English and mathematics
- Attendance has improved significantly and is now above the national average
- Effective behaviour management creating a respectful, calm and orderly school environment
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with good teaching that helps most pupils learn with confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment and feedback are not applied consistently across all subjects, making it harder for some pupils to improve
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs have not historically made the same progress as their peers
- Some pupils would benefit from more targeted help to understand how to improve their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, performing arts, societies and clubs, leadership opportunities, trips, meaningful encounters with employers
Esher Church of England High School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school where most pupils achieve well, with strong GCSE results in English and mathematics. The school has created a caring culture with effective support for pupils with additional needs, though some disadvantaged pupils need more consistent help to reach their full potential.
At a Glance
21.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
41
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,160 pupils
1,200 capacity
40 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Esher
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Esher
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
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.6529%
Overall absence
20.51064%
Persistent absence
1,175
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
Esher Church of England High School
Cranmere Primary School
Esher Church School
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
Milbourne Lodge School
Weston Green Preparatory School
Bell Farm Primary School
Walton Oak Primary School
Burhill Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton
The Danesfield Manor School
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