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Frensham Heights School

Other independent school · Farnham, GU10 4EA

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#539 of 2,536

Better than 78% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils528
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Ben McCarey
Local authoritySurrey
Opened01 Jan 1935
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 125338.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.43.350.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.71.6%73.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.51.4%54.6%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.12.2%17.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths60.8%68.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 474--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.38.7837.1935
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels40.9737.535.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better9.7%18.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.01--
A-level progressAverage--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study43--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census. School places come from the DfE capacity survey and do not include nursery, so unfilled places compare them with pupils outside nursery.

MeasureThis school
Pupils528
Girls271
Boys257
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.188
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.12

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.68.8%
Higher education34.4%
Employment28.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.9.4%
Further education3.1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Frensham Heights School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryRowledge Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.8 miNot applicableEdgeborough SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, FrenshamVoluntary aided school
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.7 miSecondaryWeydon SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Frensham Heights School

How does Frensham Heights School rank in England?

Frensham Heights School ranks 539 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 78% of schools).

What are Frensham Heights School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Frensham Heights School was B, and 9.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Frensham Heights School?

Frensham Heights School has 528 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Frensham Heights School have a sixth form?

Yes, Frensham Heights School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.