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Broadwater School

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

personMrs Lizzi Matthews

corporate_fareGREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST

location_onGodalming, GU7 3BW

language Visit Website phone 1483414516

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

665

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Attainment 8

55.9

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Surrey

#414 of 3,216 nationally

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Broadwater School is a Academy converter secondary school in Godalming, 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

Broadwater School is an academy converter in Godalming, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 721 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.9, placing the school #16 in Surrey and #414 of 3,216 nationally. 61.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 36.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management 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 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.3 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

55.9

Grade 5+ E&M

61.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)36.3%

Entering EBacc40.20%

EBacc APS4.96

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.00%

EBacc APS4.96

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.42

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.43

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 June 2023

Inspection Report

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03 September 2020

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2019-10-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2015-12-15

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

10.4%per term

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.8%(42 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 721 pupils. During this period, there were 75 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.4%, 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)	721	75	10.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	719	45	6.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	695	32	4.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	691	26	3.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	696	39	5.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	657	45	6.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	665	62	9.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	663	23	3.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	613	34	5.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	613	29	4.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	613	15	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	573	26	4.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	572	4	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	574	42	7.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	563	18	3.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	566	42	7.4%	4.2%	1

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 51 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 35 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree60%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree24%

agree54%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree46%

agree23%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable21%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree33%

agree35%

disagree23%

strongly disagree9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree66%

agree26%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree47%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree49%

agree46%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree71%

agree25%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree55%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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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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