Best Secondary Schools in Surrey 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 56 schools across Surrey. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Surrey has 56 secondary schools, of which 14 (25%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 38 rated Good — 93% of secondary schools in Surrey are rated Good or Outstanding overall. All Hallows Catholic School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 15 schools in Surrey. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Surrey follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

56
Total schools
14
Outstanding
25%
Outstanding rate
66.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 All Hallows Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 St Andrew's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Hinchley Wood School
Secondary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. St Peter's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
5. Rosebery School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. St Paul's Catholic College
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. St Bede's School
Secondary
 Outstanding 82 View school
8. Weydon School
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
9. Kings International College
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
10. Glyn School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
11. Guildford County School
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school
12. Tomlinscote School
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
13. Heathside School
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
14. George Abbot School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
15. The Ashcombe School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
16. Howard of Effingham School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
17. Woolmer Hill School
Secondary
 Good 74 View school
18. Broadwater School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
19. Esher Church of England High School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
20. Woking High School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school

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All schools in SurreyPrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in SurreyReception–Year 6 only Outstanding schools in Surrey14 schools rated Outstanding Schools with catchment data15 schools with last-admitted distance

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Surrey?
There are 56 secondary schools in Surrey, of which 14 (25%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Surrey?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Surrey is All Hallows Catholic School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Surrey?
Primary and secondary school applications in Surrey are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Surrey council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Surrey?
25% of secondary schools in Surrey are rated Outstanding and 68% are rated Good. 72.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.