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Secondary schools in and near South Merstham

All 3 secondary schools in South Merstham, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in South Merstham

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  1. Merstham Park School

    Redhill, RH1 3PU · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

    Results well above the South Merstham average.

    112 first choices, 137 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

    South Merstham Grade 4England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 15South Merstham about 17
    Pupils
    711
    View school Merstham Park School
  2. Woodfield School

    Redhill, RH1 3PR · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    About 21
    Pupils
    198
    View school Woodfield School
  3. Aurora Chaldon School

    Redhill, RH1 3DB · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    –
    Pupils
    53
    View school Aurora Chaldon School

Just outside South Merstham

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of South Merstham.

  1. Royal Alexandra and Albert School

    1.3 miles from South Merstham · State · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well below the England average, low absence.

    104 first choices, 79 offers made

    Ready for secondary school46%

    England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 13South Merstham about 17
    Pupils
    984
    View school Royal Alexandra and Albert School
  2. Carrington School

    1.5 miles from South Merstham · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results above the South Merstham average.

    118 first choices, 213 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

    South Merstham Grade 4England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 15South Merstham about 17
    Pupils
    1,012
    View school Carrington School
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  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in South Merstham, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in South Merstham, teaching 962 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 2 special and 1 independent schools.

Pupils in South Merstham scored an average Attainment 8 of 38.2 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

33.9% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £11,835 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 25.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in South Merstham?
There are 3 secondary schools in South Merstham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in South Merstham?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in South Merstham on Eduscope are Merstham Park School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in South Merstham ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in South Merstham secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in South Merstham is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in South Merstham?
When choosing a secondary school in South Merstham, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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