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Thamesmead School

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

personMr Philip Reeves

corporate_fareTHAMESMEAD SCHOOL

location_onShepperton, TW17 9EE

language Visit Website phone 1932219400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,007

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Attainment 8

50.6

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Surrey

#861 of 3,216 nationally

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Thamesmead School is a Academy converter secondary school in Shepperton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Thamesmead School is an academy converter in Shepperton, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THAMESMEAD SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,048 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6, placing the school #28 in Surrey and #861 of 3,216 nationally. 50.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.3 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

50.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.1%

Entering EBacc19.90%

EBacc APS4.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20.50%

EBacc APS4.28

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS4.49

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS4.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS5.02

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.85

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 November 2022

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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13 June 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-06-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-06-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2006-12-04

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

7.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.8%(50 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,048 pupils. During this period, there were 83 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,048	83	7.9%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,051	49	4.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,039	55	5.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,042	54	5.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,047	72	6.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,014	36	3.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,007	44	4.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,008	46	4.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,007	31	3.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,008	34	3.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,017	31	3.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,014	21	2.1%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,023	30	2.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,024	21	2.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,013	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,013	10	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,016	22	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,012	14	1.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,022	20	2.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,035	18	1.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,017	18	1.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,021	9	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,028	31	3.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,012	29	2.9%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,011	26	2.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,019	21	2.1%	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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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 49 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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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.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree43%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree61%

agree35%

disagree3%

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

strongly agree36%

agree21%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable29%

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 agree38%

agree31%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree50%

agree43%

disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree49%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree52%

agree43%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree45%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know10%

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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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