Esher Church School
Esher, KT10 9DU · Surrey · primary school
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32nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,720 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2/10 among them, against 8.9/10 nationally. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Esher Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 25.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join STEM, Linguistics, Gardening, Forest School, and Chatterbox French clubs. Sports include hockey, tennis, football, rugby, netball, gymnastics, cricket, and swimming. Arts and music options are the Drama Academy and Mini Dance Performers. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School session involve for younger children? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 20 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Esher Church School
Overview
Esher Church School continues to be a good school, with pupils, staff, and parents expressing overwhelmingly positive views. The school is described as "highly ambitious for all" with a "drive for excellence," resulting in high attendance and pupils who "show great enthusiasm for learning."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve significantly better than national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics at the higher standard.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, introduce learning clearly, and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A strong reading culture exists, with well-trained staff delivering phonics consistently and providing well-designed additional support for those needing help.
- Behaviour has improved successfully, with pupils understanding the rules to be "ready, respectful and safe."
- Pupils take on responsibilities, such as acting as "eco-ambassadors," and actively participate in the local community.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, there is not always enough clarity in what pupils need to learn and remember over time, meaning they do not learn as well as they could.
- The school should continue to implement ambitious curriculum development plans and monitor their impact so that all pupils achieve exceptionally well across the whole curriculum.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
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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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