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Inspected October 2023
Latest graded outcome: Outstanding (October 2023)
Hinchley Wood School
Esher
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, KT10 0AQ
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Inspection summary
Latest report · October 2023
Latest graded outcome: Outstanding (October 2023)
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Hinchley Wood School is an outstanding school where pupils achieve highly through a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum. Inspectors described a strong learning culture with high expectations, concluding that the school provides an excellent standard of education across all key stages including the sixth form.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- External examination results are consistently well above the national average.
- Behaviour and attitudes are of an exceedingly high quality with a calm, purposeful atmosphere.
- Pupils with SEND thrive due to precisely identified and personalised support, including the NAS Cullum Centre.
Things parents should investigate
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- Parents may wish to explore the 'Enrichment Wednesday' options available in the sixth form, such as sign language and sports.
- Prospective parents might investigate the leadership opportunities available to pupils, such as mentoring younger peers.
- Families may want to note the school's ongoing efforts to improve attendance for a small number of disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and pupils report feeling safe and happy in the school.
Leadership
Leaders, including trustees and governors, are highly effective, hold staff to account for performance, and are considerate of staff workload and well-being.
Inspection highlights
Outstanding across all categories
Exceedingly high quality of behaviour
Consistently well above national average results
Strong learning culture across the school
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Performance & attendance
Achievement
Attainment 8
64.5
Attendance
Attendance rate
93.8%
Absence rate
6.17%
Persistent absence
14.12%
Destinations
Student destinations
89%
Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025
School at a glance
Simple context about the school.
PhaseSecondary
Age range11–16
Number on roll1,381
TownEsher
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026
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- Last checked
- June 2026
- Data year
- 2024-2025
- Inspection date
- October 2023
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