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Hoe Valley School
Woking·South East·Free School
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Hoe Valley School is a secondary free school in Woking, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Hoe Valley School has a Progress 8 score of +0.21 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 49.3, 72% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 32.6%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.7%.
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Hoe Valley School has a Progress 8 score of +0.21, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 49.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
72% of students at Hoe Valley School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Hoe Valley School achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Hoe Valley School has an overall absence rate of 9.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Hoe Valley School is 32.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Hoe Valley School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Hoe Valley School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Hoe Valley School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
69/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
32/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Worplesdon Rail Station
1.3km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.