Weydon School

About Weydon School

Weydon School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.52 is double the Surrey local authority average of 0.26 for secondary schools, placing it well above the typical state school in the area. That gap is significant: it means the average pupil here leaves with nearly half a grade more per subject than their peers across the county. The school ranks 17th out of 66 similar schools in Surrey, putting it comfortably in the top quarter nationally. Its Attainment 8 score of 62.2 is also strong, and 90.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths — a basic benchmark that many schools in the region struggle to hit. The school’s Progress 8 banding is officially rated as “Well above average,” which is a clear statistical signal that pupils here make stronger progress than expected given their starting points. For parents comparing options in Waverley, Weydon sits 5th out of 7 schools in the borough, but that local ranking understates its strength relative to the wider county.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for quality of education and personal development. That’s a notable shift from its previous inspection in 2009, when it was judged Outstanding across the board — the current rating reflects a slight tightening in behaviour and leadership, both now Good. Exam results back up the picture: Progress 8 is positive across all subject groups, with the strongest gains in open subjects (0.64) and EBacc subjects (0.61), while maths (0.38) and English (0.29) also show above-average progress. The EBacc entry rate is 27.8%, with 26.3% of pupils achieving the full suite at grade 4 or above — a decent showing but not the school’s standout metric. With no sixth form, pupils leave at 16, so the focus is squarely on GCSE outcomes. The school is large, with 1,666 pupils against a capacity of 1,650, and only 7.4% eligible for free school meals, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake.

Weydon is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 645 applications for 345 places, with 418 of those as first preferences — a ratio of 1.87 applicants per place. That tells you it’s a popular choice locally. Facilities are generous for a state school: a swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, and science labs. Sports offered include rowing, gymnastics, and tennis alongside the usual football and cricket. There’s a broad range of clubs — Young Enterprise, coding, debate, gardening, and a science club — which suggests decent enrichment beyond the timetable. SEND provision covers eight categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and speech and language needs, so the school is equipped to support a range of additional needs. For families in Waverley and surrounding Surrey towns who want a large, well-resourced secondary with strong academic outcomes and no sixth form, Weydon is a solid, data-backed choice.

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