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Woolmer Hill School

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

personMiss Clare Talbot

corporate_fareWEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHaslemere, GU27 1QB

language Visit Website phone 1428654055

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

858

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Attainment 8

56.9

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Surrey

#368 of 3,216 nationally

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Woolmer Hill School is a Academy converter secondary school in Haslemere, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Woolmer Hill School is an academy converter in Haslemere, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 887 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.9, placing the school #14 in Surrey and #368 of 3,216 nationally. 68.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 34.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.0 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

56.9

Grade 5+ E&M

68.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)34.6%

Entering EBacc26.10%

EBacc APS4.97

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.10%

EBacc APS4.95

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.58

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.6

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.04

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.73

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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

91%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2023

Inspection Report

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11 January 2018

Inspection Report

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09 December 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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28 September 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-01-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-12-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-11-25

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

4.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 887 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.2%, which is below 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)	887	37	4.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	890	34	3.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	886	32	3.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	888	20	2.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	889	53	6.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	855	28	3.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	858	21	2.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	863	24	2.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	780	11	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	780	14	1.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	777	5	0.6%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	684	3	0.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	687	6	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	691	9	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	625	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	625	3	0.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	628	8	1.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	541	2	0.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	543	7	1.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	541	6	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	473	8	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	477	9	1.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	476	5	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	505	3	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	505	6	1.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	497	10	2.0%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 63 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Physical Disability 4 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.

85.0%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.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree28%

agree51%

disagree15%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree35%

agree29%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable20%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree15%

agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree25%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree51%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree41%

agree49%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree59%

agree38%

disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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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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