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Inspected April 2023

Latest graded outcome: Good (April 2023)

Weydon School

Farnham

Weydon Lane, GU9 8UG

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Latest report · April 2023

Latest graded outcome: Good (April 2023)

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Weydon School is a high-performing secondary school where pupils are described as happy, ambitious, and successful. The quality of education and personal development are both rated as outstanding, underpinned by strong relationships between staff and pupils.

Strengths

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  • Innovative and engaging teaching that builds effectively on prior knowledge.
  • Exceptional personal development programme and diverse extra-curricular opportunities.
  • Strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn exceptionally well.

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  • Persistent absence rates for some pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged.
  • The impact of newly implemented systems designed to address attendance issues.
  • Progress in increasing the number of pupils taking the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by a strong safeguarding culture and highly vigilant staff who receive regular training.

Leadership

Leaders at all levels are focused on continual improvement, though some actions regarding persistent absence were not introduced promptly enough.

Inspection highlights

Outstanding quality of education
Outstanding personal development
Over 70 different clubs and activities
High-quality teaching and staff support

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Performance & attendance

Achievement

Attainment 8

63.5

Attendance

Attendance rate

93.2%

Absence rate

6.82%

Persistent absence

14.08%

Destinations

Student destinations

98%

Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025

School at a glance

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PhaseSecondary
Age range11–16
Number on roll1,666
TownFarnham
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026

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Inspection date
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