Woking High School

About Woking High School

Woking High School sits within Surrey’s large state secondary landscape, where 14 of 66 schools hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, placing it in the solid middle tier of provision locally. Its nearest Outstanding neighbour is St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, just 2.7 km away, while the top three performing peers in the local authority — St Andrew’s Catholic School, Gordon’s School, and Salesian School, Chertsey — set a high benchmark. Woking High is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with a headteacher, Maiken Walter, leading a roll of 1,208 students. The school’s location in Woking itself means it serves a busy commuter town with good transport links, and its status as a non-selective state school makes it a default option for many local families. Without a sixth form, pupils typically move on to local colleges or school sixth forms after Year 11.

Academically, Woking High’s most recent Ofsted inspection judged it Good overall, with no Outstanding categories. The school’s Progress 8 score is not provided in the data, but the local authority average for Progress 8 is 0.26, which is above the national average of roughly zero. This suggests that Surrey schools generally add value for pupils, and Woking High’s Good rating implies it likely performs in line with or near this LA average. The school does not publish its own Progress 8 or Attainment 8 figures in this dataset, nor are there specific KS2 or GCSE results to analyse. However, its Good Ofsted rating across all inspected areas — including leadership, teaching, and outcomes — indicates consistent standards. Parents should note that without a sixth form, the school’s academic focus is entirely on GCSEs, and the lack of published exam data means it is worth checking the school’s own website or performance tables for the most recent results.

Beyond the classroom, Woking High offers a strong range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, science labs, and a gymnasium, which support a broad sports programme featuring rowing, rugby, hockey, cricket, and cross country. The clubs list is equally varied, with options like Debate, Coding, Chess, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, alongside creative outlets such as Orchestra, Choir, and Film Club. The school has no religious character and is non-selective, so admissions are typically based on catchment area and proximity. With 1,208 pupils, it is a large secondary, and oversubscription is common in popular Surrey schools, so families should check the latest admissions criteria carefully. This school will suit families who want a well-resourced, Good-rated local secondary with a wide extracurricular offer, but who are comfortable with the lack of a sixth form and the need to plan for post-16 options elsewhere.

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