Dysart School, based in Surbiton, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Dysart School currently has around 173 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.8% boys and 31.2% girls. Around 37.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.3%. other white pupils make up about 11%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6HL
Website: www.dysartschool.org
Telephone: 02084122600
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Kingston upon Thames
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Leigh Edser
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142698

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 180
Number of Pupils: 173
Number of Boys: 119
Number of Girls: 54

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 39% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British28.30%49
Other White11.00%19
Other Mixed8.70%15
White and Asian8.70%15
Other Asian8.10%14
Pakistani7.50%13
African5.80%10
Other (any other ethnic group)4.00%7
Indian4.00%7
White and Black Caribbean4.00%7
Chinese3.50%6
White and Black African2.30%4
Bangladeshi1.70%3
Unclassified1.20%2
Caribbean0.60%1
Other Black0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-7.6)
Writing: Well Below Average (-6.7)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
74%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
15%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
107.6
Local authority average
106.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
107.2
Local authority average
106.0
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.46
Local authority average
0.54
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
46%
Local authority average
50%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
55%
Local authority average
51%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
53.3
Local authority average
54.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.7
Local authority average
4.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD
4out of 4 429 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fairfield Nursery School
Fairfield East , KT1 2PT
- not rated 2,789 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Langley Road , KT6 6LW
3out of 4 147 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Lime Tree Primary School
South Bank Terrace , Surbiton KT6 6DG
3out of 4 591 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Tolworth Junior School
Douglas Road , KT6 7SA
- not rated 713 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
School Lane , KT6 7SA
4out of 4 713 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Pine Gardens , KT5 8LJ
3out of 4 1,075 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU
- not rated 1,192 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road , KT6 4TU
3out of 4 1,192 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southborough High School
Hook Road , KT6 5AS
3out of 4 1,400 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Southborough High School
Hook Road , KT6 5AS
- not rated 1,400 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education
Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ
- not rated 1,496 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road , KT1 2AQ
- not rated 2,474 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dysart School
190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL
- not rated 0 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Dysart School
190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL
4out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
London Tutorial College
299 Ewell Road , KT6 7AB
- not rated 463 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Linley House School
6 Berrylands Road , KT5 8RA
- not rated 734 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road , KT6 6RL
- not rated 1,004 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.