How many pupils does Chertsey High School have?

Chertsey High School has 898 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chertsey High School's Ofsted rating?

Chertsey High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022).

How does Chertsey High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chertsey High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 in 2025/26.

Is Chertsey High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chertsey High School is part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Chertsey High School?

Chertsey High School is located at Chertsey Road, Runnymede, Surrey, KT15 2EP.

Chertsey High School

Chertsey Road, Runnymede, Surrey, KT15 2EP

Good

Inspected 22 February 2022

Good

Ofsted

44.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

898

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Chertsey High School

Chertsey High School is a free school in Runnymede, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 898 pupils on roll. It is part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 (2025/26). 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 898 / 900 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 February 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

19.4%

Free school meals

18.3%

EAL

4.0%

SEN support

18.7%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.7

Attainment 8

169 pupils

45%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

63.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

Overall absence

17.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

55.57

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

11.97

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.7 vs 2023/24

£51,303

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,671 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.8% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,687

Spend per pupil

£7,415

Income per pupil

64%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Chertsey Road, Runnymede, Surrey, KT15 2EP
Phone: 01932598020
Head Teacher: Mary Gould
Website: www.chertseyhighschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chertsey High School?: Chertsey High School is a free school in Runnymede, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Chertsey High School have?: Chertsey High School has 898 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chertsey High School's Ofsted rating?: Chertsey High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022).
How does Chertsey High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Chertsey High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 in 2025/26.
Is Chertsey High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chertsey High School is part of BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Chertsey High School?: Chertsey High School is located at Chertsey Road, Runnymede, Surrey, KT15 2EP.

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