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Rosebery School

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

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location_onEpsom, KT18 7NQ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,417

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Attainment 8

63.5

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Surrey

#181 of 3,216 nationally

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Rosebery School is a Academy converter secondary school in Epsom, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Rosebery School is an academy converter in Epsom, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. The school has approximately 1,476 pupils on roll, of whom 7% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.5, placing the school #5 in Surrey and #181 of 3,216 nationally. 80.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 47.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 69.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 36.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

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

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

63.5

Grade 5+ E&M

80.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)47.8%

Entering EBacc86.40%

EBacc APS6.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74.40%

EBacc APS5.97

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS5.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

1.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

64.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS6.05

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

62.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS5.92

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS5.66

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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

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

111

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.0%

Achieving A*–A36.3%

Achieving A*–B69.1%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate96.4%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.80%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

116

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

118

Retention rate97.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2023

Inspection Report

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03 May 2017

Inspection Report

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04 February 2015

Inspection Report

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30 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-05-03

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-01-30

None Legacy

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

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(13 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,476 pupils. During this period, there were 13 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, 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)	1,476	13	0.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,477	15	1.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,419	10	0.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,421	7	0.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,426	16	1.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,412	36	2.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,417	27	1.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,418	16	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,445	11	0.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,449	8	0.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,451	14	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,435	12	0.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,440	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,443	9	0.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,437	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,437	3	0.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,443	8	0.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,446	9	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,452	4	0.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,457	2	0.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,434	10	0.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,441	5	0.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,439	14	1.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,463	16	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,468	9	0.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,462	10	0.7%	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 36 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 26 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree18%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree38%

agree24%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

not applicable29%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree33%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree29%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree49%

agree45%

disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree59%

agree36%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree44%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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Salesian School, Chertsey

Gordon's School

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