Heathside Walton-on-Thames

About Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Heathside Walton-on-Thames is an 11-16 free school, which opened in September 2022, serving the communities of Walton on Thames and Molesey. We believe that through the combination of an outstanding education; an enriching curriculum; and strong pastoral care, wonderful things can be achieved.

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Key Facts

Founded 2022

Students 900

Head/Principal Mr Clark

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 149 responses • 30.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96% positive 4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97.3% positive 2.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

95.3% positive 4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96% positive 2% negative

My child does well at this school

96% positive 3.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 149 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

28.5

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

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

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

Reviews 3

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Emily B. Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 1, 2023

5.0

"Outstanding school in every way!"

We have been at Heathside for 2 years now and can honestly say it's the best decision we've ever made. The facilities are amazing, the staff are passionate and the values of kindness, resilience and belonging are woven into every aspect of school life. My daughter loves the extra-curricular activities, especially the skiing trip to Saalbach!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James S. Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent start to the school year!"

My son has settled in beautifully at Heathside and is really enjoying the year 7 curriculum. The teachers are supportive and the pastoral care is superb. I also love the house system and the fact that the students get to choose values and names for the houses!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca G. Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Heathside has improved, but still areas for growth"

We moved our daughter to Heathside a year ago and while we've seen some improvements, there are still areas where we feel the school could do more. The facilities are great and the staff are friendly, but we've experienced some inconsistent teaching and the communication from the school could be better. We're hoping for continued improvement in the years to come.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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