Salesian School, Chertsey
Chertsey, Surrey County Council · KT16 9LU
Founded in 1900, Salesian School in Chertsey is a large mixed Roman Catholic comprehensive of around 1,884 pupils, including a sizeable sixth form of 478. Ofsted has rated every area Outstanding, from quality of education and behaviour to personal development, leadership and the sixth form, a clean sweep that is far from common. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 16, it operates at the scale of a substantial community school under headteacher Paul Gower. Entry at 11+ is available alongside the usual transfer routes.
1,884
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,884
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16
- Location
- Chertsey, Surrey County Council
Headteacher
Head Paul Gower
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
49%
A-level A*-A
42%
A-level A*-B
75%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above what the broad comprehensive intake might suggest, with 49% of GCSE grades at 9-7 and, at A-level, 42% reaching A*-A and 75% A*-B. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, giving families both academic and vocational pathways. Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology and History are popular at sixth form, while RS, Spanish and the humanities feature strongly at GCSE.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 478
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 8.55%
- EHC plans
- 4%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Language provision is notably broad for a state school, with Spanish, French and Polish all taught.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1900
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Year 7 students not allowed to bring smartphones to school, gradually extending to all Key Stage 3 over three years. Older students may bring phones, must be switched off and out of sight during school hours until 3:30pm. First misuse results in 24-hour confiscation returned to parents. Second misuse leads to three-week confiscation and meeting with school leadership.
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 22 October 2024
The last word
A large Catholic school that has earned Outstanding across the board and backs it with solid results at every stage. The structured, phased phone policy signals a school confident about its expectations.
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Salesian School, Chertsey 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Salesian School, Chertsey located?
Salesian School, Chertsey is located at Chertsey, KT16 9LU.
What type of school is Salesian School, Chertsey?
Salesian School, Chertsey is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Salesian School, Chertsey?
Salesian School, Chertsey has approximately 1,884 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.