Hoe Valley School

About Hoe Valley School

Hoe Valley School is a school created by a group of local parents and residents to provide high quality secondary school education to the children of south Woking. We pride ourselves on teaching a personalised curriculum which ensures students leave with excellent academic outcomes and are work ready.

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Key Facts

Founded 2015

Head/Principal Ms Lucy Owoh

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 86 responses • 10.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

82.6% positive 17.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

81.4% positive 15.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

65.2% positive 29.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

77.9% positive 15.2% negative

My child does well at this school

75.6% positive 21% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 86 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

50.4

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

49.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.21

Progress 8

Above average

56.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

71.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

45.0% entered EBacc

27.5% achieved EBacc

149 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 3

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Emily W.

Parent Oct 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful school with amazing ethos!"

We've been at Hoe Valley for 3 years and I'm so impressed with the values they instil in the children. The kindness towards others and respect for the environment are traits I admire. My daughter loves her time here and I've seen her confidence grow immensely. The staff are supportive and the facilities are excellent.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Daniel C.

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Great start so far!"

My son has just started at Hoe Valley and I'm really pleased with how things are going. The teachers seem enthusiastic and the curriculum looks engaging. I love the emphasis on CIRCLE values and the opportunity for extracurricular activities like the trip to Windsor Castle was a great experience for him.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Nicola G.

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"A good school, but room for improvement"

I have mixed feelings about Hoe Valley. My daughter attended the school and had a good experience, but I felt that some of the teachers could have been more supportive. The facilities are modern and the school's efforts to promote kindness and respect are commendable. However, I think there could be more emphasis on individualised learning and better communication with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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