The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 527
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Matheson (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sythwood, Horsell, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSythwood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Horsell CofE Junior School
Primary · 682m away
The Horsell Village School
Primary · 873m away
Goldsworth Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Beaufort Primary School
Primary · 984m away
Halstead St Andrews School
Independent · 1.1km away
Woking High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
North West Surrey Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sythwood Primary and Nursery School?
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School currently has 527 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sythwood Primary and Nursery School take?
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sythwood Primary and Nursery School?
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School is in Woking, GU21 3AX, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sythwood Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Sythwood Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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