The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- The Ember Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Sandra Cunningham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Foley Road, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRowan Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Milbourne Lodge School
Independent · 950m away
Esher Church School
Primary · 1.5km away
Claremont Fan Court School
Independent · 1.9km away
Lovelace Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Ellingham Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Philip's School
Academy · 2.4km away
Hinchley Wood Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Claygate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Claygate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Claygate Primary School?
Claygate Primary School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Claygate Primary School take?
Claygate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Claygate Primary School?
Claygate Primary School is in Esher, KT10 0NB, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Claygate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Claygate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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