Salesian School, Chertsey

About Salesian School, Chertsey

A happy and thriving Catholic school and college community, a place where young people are nurtured to go out into the world and achieve great things. Central to our mission is the belief that every child and student has God-given potential to make our world a better place.

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Key Facts

Founded 100

Students 1,800

Head/Principal Paul Gower

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 3.5

Teaching Quality 3.5

Communication 3.3

Student Wellbeing 3.2

Facilities 3.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 468 responses • 25.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.8% positive 1.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97% positive 1.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

97.3% positive 1.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

98.5% positive 1.1% negative

My child does well at this school

94.9% positive 3.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 468 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

108.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

62.7

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.96

Progress 8

Well above average

75.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

89.4%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

34.7% entered EBacc

33.2% achieved EBacc

274 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 7

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Parent Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 24, 2024

1.0

"Read the OFSTED report regarding safeguarding"

Terribly run school, the current headmaster is awful. Self preservation of senior leadership team takes precedence over everything, to the detriment of staff and pupils. Bullying is also a problem at the school but is brushed under the carpet along with other issues against to preserve the senior leadership (mainly the stubborn incompetent headmaster)

Safety & Wellbeing 2/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 2/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5

Facilities 2/5

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Emily W. Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic Facilities and Community!"

My child has thrived at Salesian School. The facilities are impressive, and the staff are always supportive. They truly live by their values of 'Enlightening minds, uplifting hearts'. I've seen my child develop into a confident and compassionate individual.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James M. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Values"

I'm delighted with the education my child is receiving at Salesian. The teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects. The emphasis on community and faith is also wonderful. We feel grateful to be part of the Salesian family.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophia K. Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

While my child enjoys some aspects of Salesian School, we've had some issues with communication and consistency. The teachers are generally good, but it can be challenging to get updates on progress. We're hoping things will improve as my child settles in.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Parent Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 5, 2021

1.0

"avoid!"

i went to this school for year seven, i’m almost done with school but within my mear time going there students harass me to this day sending awful messages, i would NEVER go to this school and to say that it’s a good school is barbaric! no wonder why it’s getting bad

Safety & Wellbeing 1/5

Teaching & Learning 1/5

Communication 1/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5

Facilities 1/5

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Ruth T. Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 1, 2021

4.0

"A Happy and Supportive Environment"

My child attended Salesian School for a few years, and we had a wonderful experience. The staff were always approachable and helped my child settle in quickly. The school's focus on pastoral care and community is truly commendable.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Parent Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 2, 2020

1.0

"bullying "

bullying is really bad, the teachers don’t do anything about it and the majority of children here have really bad mental health due to being bullied as well as teenagers bullying some of the teachers in courage it by laughing

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 1/5

Communication 1/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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