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Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Elmbridge, KT12 2JPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
May 2025
Progress 8
No data
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
254 1st-choice / 172 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Heathside Walton-on-Thames

If you're a parent in Elmbridge weighing up secondary options, the numbers from Heathside Walton-on-Thames are striking. Of the 149 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, a full 95% said they would recommend the school to another parent. That's an exceptionally high endorsement, and it's backed up by the detail: 96% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 97% felt their child is safe. The school is also heavily oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 668 applications for 172 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.88. Of those, 254 were first-preference applications, and 158 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand tells you something about the school's reputation locally, and the parent feedback suggests those who get a place are overwhelmingly satisfied with the experience.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWaterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, Elmbridge, KT12 2JP
HeadteacherJohn Clark
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils484
Free School Meals (FSM)19.6%
School Capacity484 / 900 (54% full)

The full report on this school

What 149 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
TheatreSwimming PoolLibraryArt StudiosDining HallScience LabsSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsAstro TurfGymnasiumTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RowingAthleticsDanceTennisBadmintonRoundersBasketballMartial ArtsFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsScience ClubBook ClubDebateDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:10

Source: heathsidewalton.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Heathside Walton-on-Thames has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.