Located in Godalming, Rodborough is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Rodborough currently has around 880 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 12.8% 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 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 19 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 10% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Rake Lane, Godalming, GU8 5BZ |
| Website: | http://www.rodborough.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01483411100 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Hunston |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137019 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 880 |
| Number of Boys: | 435 |
| Number of Girls: | 445 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.70% | 710 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 55 |
| Unclassified | 3.00% | 26 |
| African | 1.50% | 13 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford School Church Road , Milford GU8 5JA | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School Middlemarch , Roke Lane GU8 5PB | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witley CofE Controlled Infant School Church Lane , Witley GU8 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD | 3out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oak CofE Primary School and Nursery Franklyn Road , GU7 2LD | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodborough Technology College Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodborough Rake Lane , Milford GU8 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godalming College Tuesley Lane , GU7 1RS | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hills School Roke Lane , Witley GU8 5NY | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward's School Witley , Wormley GU8 5SG | - not rated | 3,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peper Harow School Peper Harow Park , Peper Harow GU8 6BG | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Hilary's School Holloway Hill , GU7 1RZ | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.