Heathside Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames
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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school truly feels like a family where pupils are proud to belong. With consistently high-quality teaching, pupils develop a deep understanding of their subjects while enjoying challenging learning. The school sets no limits on what pupils can achieve, providing exceptional support for all learners including those with additional needs, and offering a wealth of opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Meticulously designed curriculum with deep subject knowledge and high-quality teaching from expert staff
- Exemplary pupil behaviour built on a culture of disruption-free learning, with excellent attendance
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND who access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers
- Strong reading culture with guided reading, library lessons, and book clubs to develop fluent, confident readers
- Exceptional personal development programme and rich extra-curricular activities for all interests
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Book clubs, guided reading sessions, library lessons, extra-curricular clubs and activities designed around pupil interests
Heathside Walton-on-Thames is a nurturing and aspirational secondary school where belonging is at the heart of the community. The school has been rated Outstanding across all key areas - quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
22.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
149 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
16
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
661 pupils
900 capacity
239 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Walton-on-Thames
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Walton-on-Thames
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
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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
6.29479%
Overall absence
15.98361%
Persistent absence
488
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
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Grovelands Primary School
Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School
Walton Oak Primary School
Hawkedale Primary School
Ashley Church of England Primary School
Chennestone Primary School
The Danesfield Manor School
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School
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