The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- COOMBE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Tan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Knollmead, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Primary · 830m away
Richard Challoner School
Secondary · 894m away
Linden Bridge School
Special school · 965m away
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Primary · 1.3km away
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tolworth Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cuddington Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Knollmead Primary School a selective school?
No. Knollmead Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Knollmead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Knollmead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knollmead Primary School?
Knollmead Primary School currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knollmead Primary School take?
Knollmead Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knollmead Primary School?
Knollmead Primary School is in Surbiton, KT5 9QP, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knollmead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Knollmead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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