SecondaryData as of May 2026

Howard of Effingham School

Lower Road, Effingham, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR

A Good-rated secondary school in Leatherhead.

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Pupils

1,503

Ages

11-18

FSM

9.3%

Attainment 8

56.9

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

56.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

38.8%

Basics 9-5

64.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

30.8%

EBacc APS

5.02

EBacc 9-5

22.5%

EBacc 9-4

26.7%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

39.13

A*-A Grades

36.1%

A*-B Grades

68.6%

AAB+ %

27.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 173 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Howard of Effingham School

Howard of Effingham School is a secondary school in Leatherhead, Surrey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 415 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.9. The school has around 1,503 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Lower Road, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR | More schools in Surrey

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Howard of Effingham School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Dec 2019 — Good
Feb 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Howard of Effingham School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Howard of Effingham School

What is Howard of Effingham School's Ofsted rating?

Howard of Effingham School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Howard of Effingham School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 415 responses): 85% of parents would recommend Howard of Effingham School.

What are Howard of Effingham School's latest exam results?

Howard of Effingham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Howard of Effingham School located?

Howard of Effingham School is a secondary school in Leatherhead, Surrey (KT24 5JR).

How many pupils attend Howard of Effingham School?

Howard of Effingham School has around 1,503 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Howard of Effingham School with other schools?

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