The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 394
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 5.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- ESHER CHURCH SCHOOL
- Head
- Benjamin Foley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Milbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMilbourne Lodge School
Independent · 576m away
Claremont Fan Court School
Independent · 1.0km away
Esher Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Claygate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rowan Preparatory School
Independent · 1.7km away
Cranmere Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 2.3km away
Weston Green Preparatory School
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Esher Church School's Ofsted rating?
Esher Church School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Esher Church School?
Esher Church School currently has 394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Esher Church School take?
Esher Church School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Esher Church School?
Esher Church School is in Esher, KT10 9DU, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Esher Church School have a sixth form?
No, Esher Church School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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