Howard of Effingham School
Howard of Effingham School is a secondary school in Leatherhead for ages 11 to 18.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,471
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Lower Road, Leatherhead, KT24 5JR
- Phone
- 01372 453694
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Short inspection, March 2025.
- Inspectors found pupils achieve well, with attainment and progress in most subjects well above the national average.
- Inspectors found the needs of pupils with SEND are identified quickly and additional support is put in place where required.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- Sixth form class sizes are on average significantly smaller than those at Sixth Form Colleges.
- The school aims to offer maximum opportunities for young people to develop academically and socially in a stimulating, caring and supportive environment.
Source: Howard of Effingham School website; Howard of Effingham School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Year groups are divided into eight tutor groups of thirty students.
Source: Howard of Effingham School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- An excellent range of extra-curricular activities, trips and leadership opportunities is available for students.
Source: Howard of Effingham School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- The school has a catchment area, with catchment maps published on the admissions page.
Source: Howard of Effingham School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Visiting
- Parents are encouraged to visit the school on one of the Open Evenings or conducted tours.
Source: Howard of Effingham School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- Morning session runs from 8.45am to 1.15pm and afternoon session from 2.05pm to 3.30pm.
- Students are expected to be involved in school community activities, such as supporting younger students through reading schemes.
Source: Howard of Effingham School website; Howard of Effingham School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- Sixth form students who do not hold a GCSE grade 4 in maths and/or English must continue these subjects.
- The deadline for sixth form applications is 14 December 2026.
Source: Howard of Effingham School website; Howard of Effingham School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 9 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 10 miles
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 11 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 11 miles
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 12 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 13 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 13 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 136833. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.