Therfield School is a secondary school in Leatherhead, 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 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.
Therfield School currently has around 1046 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.8% boys and 40.2% girls. Around 19.8% 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 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 19 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.4%).
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 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 48% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Dilston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7NZ |
| Website: | http://www.therfield.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01372818123 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Malley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 143902 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1375 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1046 |
| Number of Boys: | 626 |
| Number of Girls: | 420 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.40% | 820 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 68 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 22 |
| African | 1.70% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 17 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Infant and Nursery School Aperdele Road , KT22 7QT | - not rated | 451 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery Woodvill Road , KT22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodville School Woodville Road , KT22 7BP | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , KT22 7JN | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , KT22 7JN | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therfield School Dilston Road , KT22 7NZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Therfield School Dilston Road , KT22 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic School Grange Road , KT22 7JP | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic School Grange Road , KT22 7JP | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Grove School Kingston Road , KT22 7PW | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Kingston Road , KT22 7PW | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Kingston Road , KT22 7PW | - not rated | 484 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsend School, Leatherhead Lodge Park Rise , KT22 7HZ | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Epsom Road , KT22 8SP | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.