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Glebelands School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Russell Mitchell

location_onCranleigh, GU6 7AN

language Visit Website phone 1483542400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

770

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Progress 8

0.63

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GCSE Rank

#33 in Surrey

#810 of 4,676 nationally

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Glebelands School is a Community school secondary school in Cranleigh, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Pupils make above-average progress (Progress 8: +0.63).

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School Summary

Glebelands School is a community school in Cranleigh, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 770 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53, placing the school #33 in Surrey and #810 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was +0.63 — above-average pupil progress.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 15.7%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52.10%

EBacc APS4.86

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.87

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.55

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.75

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 March 2024

Inspection Report

21 March 2023

Inspection Report

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28 November 2017

Inspection Report

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24 September 2013

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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16 November 2010

Inspection Report

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14 January 2009

Inspection Report

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27 May 2007

Inspection Report

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01 February 2006

Inspection Report

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06 March 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-11-28

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-24

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-01-14

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.8%(36 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 755 pupils. During this period, there were 59 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	755	59	7.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	760	100	13.2%	7.1%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	776	35	4.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	770	18	2.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	770	26	3.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	693	16	2.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	692	13	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	692	11	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	672	19	2.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	671	2	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	668	16	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	659	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	659	10	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	655	17	2.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	616	13	2.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	621	13	2.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	623	11	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	571	8	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	569	7	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	569	13	2.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	577	14	2.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	585	11	1.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	582	7	1.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree47%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree47%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree37%

agree23%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree19%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree21%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree59%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree46%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree35%

disagree2%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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