Gildredge House

About Gildredge House

Gildredge House is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community. It is a popular, mixed, comprehensive, all-through free school providing an excellent education for students from 4 to 11 years.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Executive Head Teacher

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 216 responses • 18.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

91.2% positive 7.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.3% positive 3.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.5% positive 7.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

85.7% positive 9.3% negative

My child does well at this school

87% positive 8.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 216 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.

19.5:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

59.9

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

48.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.16

Progress 8

Above average

50.7%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

69.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

37.0% entered EBacc

25.3% achieved EBacc

146 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Oct 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional Experience at Gildredge House"

My daughter has been at Gildredge House for two years now, and we've been thoroughly impressed with the school's values and approach to education. The facilities are excellent, and I love the emphasis on inclusivity and individual support. The staff are caring and dedicated, and we feel so lucky to be a part of this community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha G

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Support for Students"

My son has been at Gildredge House for three years now, and we've been thrilled with the level of support he's received. The school's 'Duke of Edinburgh's Award' program has been a great way for him to develop his skills and confidence, and the 'Eco Committee' has inspired him to take action on environmental issues. We're grateful for the school's commitment to helping students succeed.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Aug 20, 2022

5.0

"Warm and Welcoming School"

We chose Gildredge House for its unique approach to education and its focus on character development. The school's 'Give Back' program has been a wonderful way for our son to learn about social responsibility and community service. The staff are always approachable and willing to listen, and we feel confident in the school's ability to meet our child's needs.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen M

Parent Jun 25, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

We were initially impressed with Gildredge House, but our experience was a bit of a mixed bag. The facilities were excellent, and the staff were caring and dedicated. However, we felt that the school could do more to address our child's specific needs, and communication with parents could be improved. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not without its challenges.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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