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. The student population reflects a mixed community 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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1502 |
| Number of Boys: | 752 |
| Number of Girls: | 750 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.10% | 798 |
| Unclassified | 19.90% | 299 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 98 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 62 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 45 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 43 |
| Pakistani | 2.10% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 19 |
| African | 1.30% | 19 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.