Glyn School
101%
Capacity
1,692
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Glyn School
If you are a parent considering Glyn School, the numbers suggest you are far from alone in your interest. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 653 applications for 236 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. Of those, 267 families put Glyn as their first preference, and 221 of those were offered a place. That level of demand is a strong signal of local reputation. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, the sheer volume of first-choice applications implies a high degree of confidence among families who know it best. The school is a boys' secondary with a co-educational sixth form, and it operates as a state-funded academy in Surrey. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, awarded the top grade of Outstanding across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. That is a clean sweep, and it matches the Outstanding rating the school also held in its previous inspection in 2012.
Academically, Glyn delivers results that sit comfortably above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.46 is rated 'Above average' nationally and is nearly double the Surrey local authority average of 0.26. That means pupils here typically achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points elsewhere. In English, the Progress 8 score is 0.27; in maths, it is 0.79, indicating particularly strong gains in numeracy. At GCSE, 85.7% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, and the school's Attainment 8 score sits at 56.1. At A-level, the average points per entry is 35.27, equivalent to a B- grade, and the value-added score of 0.07 is rated as 'Average', meaning sixth-formers make progress in line with expectations. The school ranks 3rd out of 5 secondary schools in Epsom and Ewell by Progress 8, and 19th out of 66 similar schools across Surrey.
The school is well equipped to support a broad range of pupils. Its SEND provisions cover nine categories, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and Speech, Language & Communication needs, so it is not solely a school for high-flyers. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, and a dedicated sixth form centre. The extracurricular offer is varied: there are clubs for orchestra, choir, gardening, debate, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, plus sports ranging from rugby and rowing to martial arts and netball. With 1,692 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,680, the school is essentially full, and the 7.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals is below the national average. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes, a structured environment, and a wide choice of activities, but who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | The Kingsway, Epsom, Epsom and Ewell, KT17 1NB |
| Headteacher | Jo Garrod |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 1,692 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,692 / 1,680 (101% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.46)
549th of 3,141
Nationally
95th of 461
In South East
3rd of 5
In Epsom and Ewell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.4
'22/23
32.9
'23/24
35.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2369%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 248 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)69%
- FE college14%
- Sixth form college7%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Not sustained3%
- Employment1%
96% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2366%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 225 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
23%
Russell Group
29%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)66%
- Employment19%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics74
- Business Studies:Single73
- Psychology58
- Economics47
- Biology37
- Sociology37
- History34
- Law34
- Physics29
- Geography28
- Chemistry23
- Physical Education / Sports Studies21
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed236
653
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
267 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British59.5%
- Asian13.2%
- Mixed11.6%
- White (other)6.1%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Glyn School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
The Kingsway, Epsom
Epsom and Ewell, KT17 1NB
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
