Hinchley Wood School

About Hinchley Wood School

Hinchley Wood School is an academy converter in Esher, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,381 pupils on roll. It is part of HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63 (2025/26). 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Surrey →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,381 / 1,113 (124%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Claygate Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ

Phone

02083987161

Headteacher

Ms Maria Cachia Miss Lucy Macdonald

Website

http://www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hinchley Wood School?

Hinchley Wood School is an academy converter in Esher, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Hinchley Wood School have?

Hinchley Wood School has 1,381 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hinchley Wood School's Ofsted rating?

Hinchley Wood School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).

How does Hinchley Wood School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hinchley Wood School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63 in 2025/26.

Is Hinchley Wood School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hinchley Wood School is part of HINCHLEY WOOD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Hinchley Wood School?

Hinchley Wood School is located at Claygate Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ.