Howard of Effingham School
Leatherhead, Surrey County Council · KT24 5JR
A large mixed comprehensive in Leatherhead, Surrey, the Howard of Effingham School has educated local children since 1940 and now serves around 1,529 pupils, including 300 in the sixth form. Ofsted rates it Good across the board, with leadership, behaviour and personal development all judged Good. The sixth form stands out, having earned an Outstanding grade in its own right. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 18 and a modest 7.8% of pupils on SEN support, it offers a settled, well-ordered environment.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,529
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18
- Location
- Leatherhead, Surrey County Council
Headteacher
Principal James Baker
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
37%
A-level A*-A
34%
A-level A*-B
67%
Teaching & academics
Results are solid for a comprehensive intake: 37% of GCSE grades reached 9-7, while at A-level 34% were A*-A and two-thirds (67%) reached A*-B. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, giving families both academic and vocational routes. Sciences and mathematics feature strongly among popular choices, with Further Maths, Economics and History also well subscribed at A-level. The Outstanding sixth-form judgement suggests post-16 students are particularly well supported.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 300
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.78%
- EHC plans
- 2.53%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is broad and traditional, with netball, hockey, rugby, football, cricket, tennis, athletics and rounders all on offer. Pupils can study French, German or Spanish, giving a reasonable range of modern languages.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1940
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones should not be seen or heard during the school day (Years 7-11). If seen or heard, the phone will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day. Further consequences for repeated breaches. Students may use phones in lessons at teacher's discretion.
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 26 March 2025
The last word
A dependable, well-led comprehensive whose sixth form is its real highlight. A sensible choice for families wanting clear structure through to a strong post-16 finish.
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Howard of Effingham School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Howard of Effingham School located?
Howard of Effingham School is located at Leatherhead, KT24 5JR.
What type of school is Howard of Effingham School?
Howard of Effingham School is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Howard of Effingham School?
Howard of Effingham School has approximately 1,529 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.