The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 34% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
34%
-28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- David Keyte (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
London Road South, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 718m away
Chart Wood School
Special school · 848m away
Furzefield Primary School
Primary · 937m away
Furzefield Primary Academy
Primary · 937m away
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
All-through · Grammar · 1.5km away
Harps Oak Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Bede's School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Aurora Chaldon School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merstham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Merstham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merstham Primary School?
Merstham Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merstham Primary School take?
Merstham Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merstham Primary School?
Merstham Primary School is in Redhill, RH1 3AZ, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merstham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Merstham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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