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Hoe Valley School

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

personMrs Jane Davies

corporate_fareHOE VALLEY SCHOOL

location_onWoking, GU22 0NH

language Visit Website phone 1483662627

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

743

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Attainment 8

46.9

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GCSE Rank

#34 in Surrey

#1,381 of 3,216 nationally

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Hoe Valley School is a Free schools secondary school in Woking, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Hoe Valley School is a free schools in Woking, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HOE VALLEY SCHOOL. The school has approximately 856 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9, placing the school #34 in Surrey and #1,381 of 3,216 nationally. 42.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 34.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.43 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. 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 15.5:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.9 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

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

42.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.2%

Entering EBacc40.10%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45.00%

EBacc APS4.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.43

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.3%

Achieving A*–A15.8%

Achieving A*–B34.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate84.6%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

Avg Grade

C+

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 May 2025

Inspection Report

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19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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12 June 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2025-05-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-06-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

6.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(32 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 856 pupils. During this period, there were 57 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.7%, 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)	856	57	6.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	852	61	7.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	795	84	10.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	799	66	8.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	798	109	13.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	742	88	11.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	743	170	22.9%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	749	151	20.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	713	110	15.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	715	104	14.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	720	107	14.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	690	47	6.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	688	12	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	686	25	3.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	653	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	653	67	10.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	660	47	7.1%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	508	34	6.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	507	60	11.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	505	76	15.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	356	46	12.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	351	12	3.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	350	13	3.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	231	18	7.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	226	21	9.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	224	9	4.0%	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 52 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 51 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing 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.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

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

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree46%

disagree24%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree21%

agree42%

disagree25%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree36%

agree24%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable17%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree33%

agree29%

disagree38%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree34%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree43%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree42%

agree47%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree41%

agree42%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree37%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes71%

no29%

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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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Rosebery School

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