Weydon School

School overview

Weydon School is a secondary school serving Farnham, Surrey, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. It has 1,666 pupils aged 11 to 16 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Weydon School 'Good'. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 63.5 — well above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.3 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 6% of secondary schools in England.

80% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 90% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. Its intake is relatively advantaged, with around 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years versus about 24% nationally. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.