Tomlinscote School, based in Camberley, provides secondary education, 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 has a none religious character.

Tomlinscote School currently has around 1502 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.1%). unclassified pupils make up about 19.9%

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 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 25% who stay in school sixth forms and 70% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Tomlinscote Way, Camberley, GU16 8PY
Website: http://www.tomlinscoteschool.com
Telephone: 01276709050
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Surrey
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Robert Major
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 140117

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1500
Number of Pupils: 1502
Number of Boys: 752
Number of Girls: 750

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British53.10%798
Unclassified19.90%299
Other White6.50%98
Other Asian4.10%62
Indian3.30%50
Other Mixed3.00%45
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%43
Pakistani2.10%31
White and Asian1.30%19
African1.30%19
Chinese0.80%12
Bangladeshi0.50%8
White and Black African0.40%6
White and Black Caribbean0.30%5
Other Black0.30%5
Irish0.10%2
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.58)
Of the 289 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 264 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.58
Town average
0.19
Local authority average
0.32
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
22%
Town average
14%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
66%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
58%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
57.6
Town average
40.3
Local authority average
52.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.0
Town average
3.4
Local authority average
4.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY
- not rated 125 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY
3out of 4 125 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lakeside Primary School
Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL
- not rated 471 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Lakeside First School
Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL
- not rated 471 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy
Mindenhurst Road , Deepcut GU16 6LG
3out of 4 471 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lakeside Middle School
Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL
- not rated 471 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Grove Middle School
Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG
- not rated 590 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tomlinscote School
Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College
Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
France Hill School
Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ
- not rated 2,000 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kings International College
Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ
- not rated 2,000 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Kings International College
Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ
3out of 4 2,000 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX
- not rated 3,030 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Sixth Form College Farnborough
Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX
- not rated 3,030 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clewborough House Preparatory School
St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL
- not rated 616 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Burrow Hill School
St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL
- not rated 616 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Carwarden House Community School
118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ
3out of 4 845 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carwarden House Community School
118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ
- not rated 845 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Catherine's School
Park Road , GU15 2LL
- not rated 2,330 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.