Gordon's School

About Gordon's School

Gordon's School sits in a different league to the typical Surrey secondary. Its Progress 8 score of 1.02 is nearly four times the local authority average of 0.26, placing it well above average nationally and second among all 66 state secondaries in the county. That gap is not just statistical noise; the school's Attainment 8 score of 64.5 and EBacc average point score of 5.95 confirm that pupils here are making significantly more academic progress than their peers across Surrey. The school is also heavily oversubscribed — for 2025/26 entry, 507 families applied for 113 places, with 208 putting it as their first choice. That level of demand, combined with a first-preference offer rate of exactly 113, suggests parents see something exceptional here. And Ofsted agrees: in its most recent graded inspection in October 2024, the school received Outstanding across every category judged, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

The academic picture is consistently strong across both key stages. At GCSE, 89.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and 49.2% entered the EBacc with a grade 4 or above. Progress in individual subjects is particularly striking: the school's EBacc Progress 8 score of 1.28 and open element score of 1.18 show that pupils outperform expectations across the board, with especially strong results in maths (0.71) and English (0.7). At A-level, the school's value-added score of 0.22 is above average, and the average points per entry of 40.38 translates to a B grade. The best three A-levels average out at B+, and 22.5% of entries achieved at least an AAB. The sixth form provision was also rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and with 177 pupils in the cohort, it is a substantial and well-subscribed part of the school. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 98% would recommend the school, and 81% strongly agreed that their child is happy here.

Gordon's is a state boarding school, which is unusual and may appeal to families looking for a more structured environment without the private school fees. Its facilities are generous for a state school: a theatre, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, music rooms, and a dedicated sixth form centre. The school offers a wide range of clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, and gardening, plus sports like rugby, netball, and martial arts. SEND support covers specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and sensory impairments, though 25% of parents responding to the parent view survey said their child has SEND. The school is oversubscribed by a ratio of 4.49 to one, so early application is essential. With its Outstanding rating, exceptional Progress 8 scores, and strong sixth form, Gordon's is a compelling choice for academically ambitious families in Surrey Heath and beyond, particularly those who value the boarding option.

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