Hoe Valley School, Woking
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
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hoe Valley School creates a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and happy. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and carefully structure learning to help pupils build on what they already know. The school is particularly ambitious about developing confident young people through leadership roles, meaningful work experience, and excellent careers guidance to prepare pupils for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with strong subject knowledge from teachers who explain things clearly
- High expectations for behaviour with established routines that most pupils understand and follow
- Excellent personal development programme with many leadership opportunities and careers guidance
- Strong sixth-form provision with wide subject range meeting student needs and aspirations
- Passionate about developing confident young people with extensive extra-curricular experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently check pupils have understood new concepts before moving on, meaning gaps in knowledge are not always identified
- Staff expertise in adapting teaching approaches for pupils with SEND is inconsistent, hindering achievement for some
- Behaviour policy is not implemented consistently across the school, affecting some pupils' learning
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, Korean club, gardening club, trips to Iceland, France and Germany, leadership roles as prefects and house captains, well-being ambassadors, work experience opportunities, annual careers fair
Hoe Valley School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school where pupils feel happy and safe. Most pupils achieve well in public examinations, though some disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND do not achieve as much as they could.
At a Glance
24.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
86 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
36
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
892 pupils
990 capacity
98 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Woking
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Woking
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(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.36467%
Overall absence
22.9611%
Persistent absence
797
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
Hoe Valley School
Westfield Primary School
Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery
Kingfield Primary School
Goldsworth Primary School
The Hermitage Junior School
The Horsell Village School
The Hermitage Infant School
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School, Woking
Halstead St Andrews School
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