Heathside School
108%
Capacity
1,230
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Heathside School
Heathside School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 310 first-preference applications for just 225 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.96. Of those who applied, 220 first-preference offers were made. Parent satisfaction is also strong: in the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 81% of the 48 respondents said they would recommend the school. The feedback on specific areas is generally positive too, with 86% of parents agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy, and 94% saying their child feels safe. However, there are some notable concerns. Only 46% of parents felt that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 23% agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. This suggests that while the school works well for many, it may not be the best fit for every family.
Academically, Heathside is a strong performer. Its Progress 8 score of 0.42 is well above the local authority average of 0.26, and the school ranks 3rd out of 5 schools in Elmbridge. Nationally, it sits in the top 25% of schools by this measure, at the 19th percentile. The Attainment 8 score is 56.2, and 71.9% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school also has a strong EBacc focus, with 87.7% of pupils entering the EBacc suite of subjects. In the sixth form, the picture is similarly positive. The value-added score of 0.3 is rated as above average, and the average points per entry is 40.38, equivalent to a B grade. The best three A-levels average out at a B grade too. Ofsted rated the school Good overall in its most recent inspection, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The previous inspection had rated the school Outstanding, so the current Good rating still reflects a high standard.
The school is a large, mixed secondary with a capacity of 1,139 but currently houses 1,230 pupils, so it is operating slightly over capacity. It has a sixth form and offers a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, art studios, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include hockey, rowing, swimming, and martial arts, while clubs range from Model UN to Eco Club. The school has a broad SEND provision, covering areas from dyslexia to autistic spectrum disorder, though parent feedback on SEND support is notably low. With 7.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is less diverse in this regard than many. Heathside is best suited to families who value strong academic outcomes and a broad curriculum, but who are aware that the school’s SEND support and communication around concerns may not meet every child’s needs.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Brooklands Lane, Weybridge, Elmbridge, KT13 8UZ |
| Headteacher | Gareth Lewis |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 1,230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,230 / 1,139 (108% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 6 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.42)
610th of 3,141
Nationally
100th of 461
In South East
3rd of 5
In Elmbridge
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
41.5
'22/23
38.5
'23/24
40.4
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
2022/2353%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 203 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)53%
- Sixth form college29%
- FE college12%
- Not sustained2%
- Employment1%
98% 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
2022/2373%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 96 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
46%
Russell Group
48%
Top-third HE
2%
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)73%
- Employment13%
- Not sustained8%
- Further education1%
- Apprenticeship1%
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- Psychology41
- Mathematics39
- Biology32
- Chemistry25
- Economics24
- Business Studies:Single22
- Physics21
- English Literature19
- Sociology15
- Media/Film/Tv Studies14
- Geography13
- History13
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.
Ofsted Parent View
48 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed225
665
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
310 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:15
Source: heathside.surrey.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
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 British67.4%
- White (other)10.9%
- Asian10.0%
- Mixed8.3%
- Black0.2%
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.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half 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.
4
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
2
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.
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Understanding Progress 8
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Brooklands Lane, Weybridge
Elmbridge, KT13 8UZ
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