Thamesmead School
About Thamesmead School
Thamesmead School, a mixed state secondary in Spelthorne for pupils aged 11 to 16, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its two most recent inspections. The most telling metric for academic performance is its Progress 8 score of 0.19, which places pupils nearly a fifth of a grade above the national average per subject. This score ranks the school 3rd out of 5 secondaries within Spelthorne and puts it in the top 50% nationally, at the 35th percentile. The school's Attainment 8 score sits at 49.8, and 72% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, a strong baseline measure. While the local authority average Progress 8 for Surrey is 0.26, Thamesmead's score is still comfortably positive, indicating that students typically make better progress than their peers nationally, even if slightly below the county average.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2022Latest monitoring visit (17 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thamesmead 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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications