Hoe Valley School is a secondary school in Woking, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Hoe Valley School currently has around 856 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 24.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.1%). pakistani pupils make up about 10%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Egley Road, Woking, GU22 0NH
Website: http://hoevalleyschool.org
Telephone: 01483662627
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Surrey
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Lucy Owoh
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 142009

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 990
Number of Pupils: 856
Number of Boys: 429
Number of Girls: 427

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British51.10%437
Pakistani10.00%86
Other Asian9.80%84
Other White9.20%79
Other Mixed4.80%41
African3.60%31
Indian2.60%22
Unclassified2.10%18
White and Asian1.80%15
White and Black African1.50%13
Bangladeshi1.30%11
White and Black Caribbean0.70%6
Other Black0.50%4
Caribbean0.40%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%3
Irish0.10%1
Chinese0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.10)
Of the 146 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 139 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.10
Town average
0.30
Local authority average
0.20
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
42%
Town average
52%
Local authority average
48%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
47%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
52%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
49.4
Town average
53.3
Local authority average
50.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.4
Town average
4.8
Local authority average
4.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Westfield Primary School
Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR
- not rated 505 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Westfield Primary School
Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR
3out of 4 505 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Barnsbury Infant School
Hawthorn Road , Barnsbury GU22 0BA
- not rated 552 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barnsbury Junior School
Almond Avenue , Barnsbury Estate GU22 0BB
- not rated 569 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barnsbury Primary School
Almond Avenue , Barnsbury GU22 0BB
- not rated 633 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hoefield County Middle School
Bonsey Lane , Westfield GU22 9PR
- not rated 505 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Goldsworth Middle School
Kingsway , GU21 1NT
- not rated 2,026 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Dunstan's RC Middle School
Onslow Crescent , GU22 7AX
- not rated 3,168 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hoe Valley School
Egley Road , GU22 0NH
- not rated 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL
- not rated 2,141 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Elmbridge Lane , Kingfield GU22 9AL
- not rated 2,141 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Hermitage Road , St Johns GU21 8TL
3out of 4 2,741 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woking College
Rydens Way , GU22 9DL
- not rated 2,059 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woking College
Rydens Way , GU22 9DL
- not rated 2,059 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woking Peg
Sherratts House , Mayford Road GU22 0PQ
- not rated 478 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Freemantles School
Smarts Heath Road , GU22 0AN
4out of 4 494 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Oaks School
The Oaks Centre , Mayford Green GU22 0PW
- not rated 526 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Kingsway Centre
45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT
- not rated 2,022 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North West Surrey Short Stay School
45 Kingsway , GU21 6NT
2out of 4 2,026 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.