Freemantles School, Woking
Freemantles School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Woking. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Freemantles School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Freemantles School are Compass Community School Hampshire (1.9 miles, Good); The Park School (1.9 miles); Pond Meadow School (2.6 miles, Outstanding); and Knowl Hill School (3.1 miles).
Compass Community School HampshireThe Park SchoolPond Meadow SchoolKnowl Hill School
Where pupils go next
Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 9% to a further education college.
Who goes there
38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Freemantles School has an education, health and care plan (305 of 305 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Freemantles School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Worplesdon Rail Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bird in Hand (outside), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Freemantles School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 43 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Freemantles School issued 4 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
38.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Freemantles School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Freemantles School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Freemantles School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 10 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Woking
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woking
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
305
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Freemantles School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
305
Total Pupils
234
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
59
Teachers
5.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,225
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.6%
Overall absence
30.7%
Persistent absence
218
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Freemantles School
What are SATs results like at Freemantles School?
Of the pupils at Freemantles School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Freemantles School's Ofsted rating?
Freemantles School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for Freemantles School?
No fixed boundary. When Freemantles School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Freemantles School?
Freemantles School has around 305 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Freemantles School have specialist SEN provision?
Freemantles School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Freemantles School?
10.6% of sessions were missed at Freemantles School in 2024/25. 30.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Freemantles School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Freemantles School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Freemantles School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 10 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Freemantles School?
Freemantles School is at Smarts Heath Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0AN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)