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Latest graded outcome: Good (December 2019)
Howard of Effingham School
Leatherhead
Lower Road, Effingham, KT24 5JR
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Inspection summary
Latest report · March 2025
Latest graded outcome: Good (December 2019)
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Howard of Effingham School has successfully maintained its high standards, with pupils achieving well across an ambitious curriculum. The school fosters a strong sense of community and character development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next steps. Inspectors noted the school remains calm and orderly, with teachers having high expectations for all learners.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Attainment and progress in most subjects are well above the national average.
- Sixth-form students achieve exceptionally well and move on to an impressive range of destinations.
- The school offers an extensive extra-curricular programme, including a wide range of clubs, trips, and leadership roles.
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- Consistency in how teachers use assessment information to adapt the curriculum to address specific gaps in knowledge.
- The ongoing embedding of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) pathway, particularly in languages.
- The effectiveness of curriculum adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Leadership
School and trust leaders have an accurate understanding of the school's performance, supported by a committed board of trustees and a culture of professional development for staff.
Inspection highlights
Calm and orderly corridors and classrooms
High expectations for accomplishment
Comprehensive personal development and careers programme
Strong sense of community and school pride
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Performance & attendance
Achievement
Attainment 8
57.1
Attendance
Attendance rate
93.5%
Absence rate
6.51%
Persistent absence
16.88%
Destinations
Student destinations
94%
Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025
School at a glance
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PhaseSecondary
Age range11–16
Number on roll1,503
TownLeatherhead
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026
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- Last checked
- June 2026
- Data year
- 2024-2025
- Inspection date
- March 2025
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