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Latest graded outcome: Outstanding (November 2023)
Tomlinscote School
Camberley
Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, GU16 8PY
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Inspection summary
Latest report · November 2023
Latest graded outcome: Outstanding (November 2023)
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Tomlinscote School is an outstanding secondary school where pupils flourish within an inclusive community and an industrious learning environment. Inspectors found that the school's core values are lived out daily, resulting in highly ambitious pupils who achieve exceptional academic success alongside deep personal development.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- An aspirational curriculum that is ambitious, challenging, and engaging for all pupils.
- Exemplary behaviour from pupils who hold themselves and their peers to high standards.
- Expert subject knowledge among staff, who benefit from highly effective training.
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- The range of registered and unregistered alternative providers used by the school.
- The specific activities and support offered through the 'digital leaders' and 'international ambassadors' programmes.
- How the school’s mastery-based curriculum builds upon primary school transitions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a systematic focus on well-being and rapid support for pupils who need help.
Leadership
Leadership is outstanding, with governors providing robust challenge and leaders maintaining a purposeful culture that considers staff workload.
Inspection highlights
Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Mastery of knowledge is central to all learning experiences
Wealth of wider experiences and leadership roles for pupils
Exceptional work ethic in industrious classroom spaces
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Performance & attendance
Achievement
Attainment 8
53.4
Attendance
Attendance rate
93.2%
Absence rate
6.78%
Persistent absence
17.12%
Destinations
Student destinations
97%
Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025
School at a glance
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PhaseSecondary
Age range11–16
Number on roll1,502
TownCamberley
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026
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- Last checked
- June 2026
- Data year
- 2024-2025
- Inspection date
- November 2023
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