Danetree Primary School
Epsom, KT19 9SE · Surrey · primary school
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15th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 4,277 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Danetree Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Tag Rugby, Football, and Cross Country. Trips include the London Mini Marathon, an eco ambassador trip to plant trees in the local nature reserve by the Hogsmill river, Bikeability training, and swimming lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 912 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the sports and trips scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Danetree Primary School
Overview
Danetree Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. Pupils thrive in a “relentlessly ambitious” environment, achieving “exceptionally well,” particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school is described as a “caring and supportive place” where pupils feel safe, though some behavioural inconsistencies remain.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve “exceptionally well” in English and mathematics, with teachers adept at identifying next steps and supporting weaker readers with “precision.”
- A “comprehensive enrichment programme” offers hands-on experiences, such as historical artefacts and baking, designed to “challenge and inspire pupils.”
- Attendance is “highly effective,” with persistent absence reduced through a strategic approach to addressing barriers from the Nursery Year onwards.
- Staff workload is kept manageable while maintaining high expertise, ensuring all staff are “confident to deliver” the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all pupils meet high behaviour expectations, as a small number do not show “consistently high levels of respect for others,” leading to variations in the positive culture.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 0% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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