Howard of Effingham School

About Howard of Effingham School

Howard of Effingham School is an academy converter in Leatherhead, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,503 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 December 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.7 (2025/26). 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% 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

1,503 / 1,522 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 December 2019

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

Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JR

Phone

01372453694

Headteacher

James Baker

Website

https://www.thehoward.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Howard of Effingham School?

Howard of Effingham School is an academy converter in Leatherhead, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Howard of Effingham School have?

Howard of Effingham School has 1,503 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Howard of Effingham School's Ofsted rating?

Howard of Effingham School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 December 2019).

How does Howard of Effingham School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Howard of Effingham School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.7 in 2025/26.

Is Howard of Effingham School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Howard of Effingham School is part of THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Howard of Effingham School?

Howard of Effingham School is located at Lower Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JR.