School insights
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SEND
The school is committed to inclusion, removing barriers to learning and meeting every student's needs.
“Maiden Erlegh is committed to a policy of [inclusion](https://www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk/page/?title=Inclusion+%40Maiden+Erlegh&pid=114) and our aim is to overcome barriers to learning and make sure that the needs of all students are met.”
SEND provision is supported by teaching assistants, higher-level and senior specialist teaching assistants, specialist administration, staff training and additional resources.
“The overwhelming majority of the school budget funds staff (Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Senior Specialist Teaching Assistants and specialist administrative support for Inclusion) and staff training for teachers and support staff to ensure this happens. In addition, the school funds SENCO costs and provides additional resources as appropriate e.g. specialist IT and software, enlarged resources for visually impaired students.”
Pastoral
Two Inclusion SEN supervisors are available to students with concerns or worries before, during or after school.
“- Two supervisors in the Inclusion SEN area for students to go to if they have any concerns or worries, before, during or after the school day”
SEND facilities include a quiet room and an enclosed garden providing a calming environment.
“- A quiet room - An enclosed garden, which students can work/sit in and can provide a calming environment”
Subject strengths
The latest published Year 13 results show substantial proportions of high A-Level grades across all subjects.
“In Year 13, 35% of all grades were A\* or A including equivalents, 62% A\* to B and 84% A\* to C at A Level.”
A Level provision includes Art, Design and Photography, with work presented in a school exhibition.
“The A Level Art, Design and Photography Exhibition will be open to parents/guardians from 26 June until the 2 July 2026 from 3 -4:30pm in the Peacock Gallery at Maiden Erlegh School. More information can be found below.”
Class size
The school describes its Sixth Form as large, without giving a numerical cohort size.
“One of the benefits of being a large Sixth Form is the chance to offer a broad curriculum.”
The school describes its sixth form as large, without giving a student count.
“We are a large Sixth Form but we work with students as an individual as they embark on their 16-19 Study Programme.”
Enrichment
A varied and enriching curriculum develops students' leadership and personal skills.
“Our expectations are unapologetically high and, as a result of a varied and enriching curriculum, students develop a raft of leadership and personal skills during their time at Maiden Erlegh. It is a real pleasure to spend time with our students and to see them grow and develop into confident well-rounded young adults.”
The Sixth Form Senior Team organised a Christmas fayre that raised over £500 for charity and the Sixth Form Fund.
“On Wednesday 10 December, our Sixth Form Senior Team brought the festive spirit to life by organising a spectacular Christmas Fayre. The event was a huge success, raising over £500 for Launchpad charity and the Sixth Form Fund.”
Ethos
The school sets high expectations and aims to develop confident, well-rounded young adults through an enriching curriculum and leadership and personal skills.
“Our expectations are unapologetically high and, as a result of a varied and enriching curriculum, students develop a raft of leadership and personal skills during their time at Maiden Erlegh. It is a real pleasure to spend time with our students and to see them grow and develop into confident well-rounded young adults.”
Students and staff have extremely positive relationships, and the school identifies integrity, tolerance, aspiration, respect, kindness and perseverance as values underpinning its community.
“Our students are a delight to work with and the relationships between students and staff are extremely positive. Students are keen to learn, curious, respectful, polite and fun. They rise to challenges enthusiastically, and have high expectations of themselves. The school values of integrity, tolerance, aspiration, respect, kindness, and perseverance can be seen in all of our students, and together they form a community of ambitious learners.”
Sixth form
The school provides education for students aged 11–18, indicating sixth-form provision.
“Maiden Erlegh School is a highly successful comprehensive school for students from 11-18 years.”
The school has a sixth form and provides a prospective-student information area describing its offer.
“For further information about our Sixth Form and what it has to offer, please visit the 'Prospective Sixth Form Students' area of our website by clicking here.”
Admissions
Post-16 bursary applications for the 2025–2026 academic year are closed.
“Applications for the academic year 2025 to 2026 are now closed.”
The sixth-form application deadline is Friday 14 November at 12:00pm.
“Sixth Form Application DEADLINE IS Friday 14 November at 12:00pm”
Destinations
Many students reportedly progress to prestigious universities and courses or high-quality apprenticeships.
“Our pursuit of excellence has led to exceptional examination results year on year, with many students going on to prestigious universities and courses, or to high quality apprenticeships.”
Students progress to chosen university courses, including Oxbridge and other prestigious institutions, as well as advanced and degree-level apprenticeships.
“As a result, students go on to their chosen university courses, including Oxbridge and other prestigious establishments, but also increasingly they are securing advanced and degree level apprenticeships.”
Results
In 2023, Year 13 achieved 33% A* or A, 63% A*–B and 85% A*–C at A Level, including equivalents.
“In Year 13, 33% of all grades were A\* or A including equivalents, 63% A\* to B and 85% A\* to C at A Level.”
In 2022, Year 13 achieved 35.4% A* or A and 65.2% A*–B at A Level, including equivalents.
“In Year 13, 35.4% of all grades were A\* or A including equivalents and 65.2% A\* to B at A Level.”
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