Salesian School, Chertsey is a secondary school in Chertsey, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Salesian School, Chertsey currently has around 1849 pupils on roll, which is about 131% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 7.3% 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 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59%). other white pupils make up about 18%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 57% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 9LU |
| Website: | http://www.salesian.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01932582520 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Gower |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143367 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1410 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1849 |
| Number of Boys: | 988 |
| Number of Girls: | 861 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.00% | 1091 |
| Other White | 18.00% | 332 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 64 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 61 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 59 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 50 |
| African | 2.30% | 43 |
| Irish | 2.20% | 41 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 26 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 25 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowcroft Community Primary School Little Green Lane , KT16 9PT | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrcroft First School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Eastworth Road , KT16 8DQ | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's RC Primary School Eastworth Road , KT16 8DQ | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrcroft Grange Primary School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9EW | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrcroft Middle School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9EW | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salesian School, Chertsey Guildford Road , KT16 9LU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian School, Chertsey Guildford Road , KT16 9LU | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee High School School Lane , KT15 1TE | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeylands School School Lane , KT15 1TE | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee High School School Lane , KT15 1TE | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lodge Children's Centre Holloway Hill , KT16 0AU | - not rated | 372 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sir William Perkins's School Guildford Road , Chertsey KT16 9BN | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Philip Southcote School Addlestone Moor , KT15 2QH | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claybourne School Addlestone Moor , KT15 2QH | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Southcote School Addlestone Moor , KT15 2QH | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.