Best secondary schools in Woking (2026)
Woking has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking, in the top 9% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 52.0, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Woking has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 9% in England |
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking Woking · Roman Catholic |
59.5 | 58.1 | 66% | Not judged | |
2 Top 18% in England |
Woking High School Woking |
54.5 | 54.3 | 61% | No rating | |
3 Top 37% in England |
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College Woking |
48.5 | 48.7 | 49% | No rating | |
4 Top 37% in England |
Hoe Valley School Woking |
48.5 | 46.9 | 43% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Woking?
On exam results over the last three years, St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking is the top-ranked secondary school in Woking, in the top 9% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.