Godstone Primary and Nursery School
Godstone, RH9 8NH · Surrey · primary school
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125th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 2,770 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Godstone Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art and Craft, Drama, Martial Arts, Mini Athletics, Football, and Tennis clubs, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 225. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Godstone Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Godstone Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, described as “nurturing and vibrant” where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain “high expectations” across all aspects of school life, fostering a strong sense of community and a “purposeful buzz of learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils form strong relationships with staff and are confident that “any unkind behaviour will not be tolerated.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious, exciting and well designed,” with teachers carefully building on prior knowledge and addressing gaps.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff effectively supporting children to become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Pupils’ personal development is a strength, with meaningful opportunities to learn about citizenship, global issues, and different cultures.
- Staff morale is high, with a “strong feeling of camaraderie” and effective governance that challenges leaders constructively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue providing staff with phonics training to ensure the curriculum is “implemented consistently and effectively,” as current inconsistencies affect some pupils’ progress.
- Leaders need to continue providing training to develop teachers’ expertise in a small number of subjects where variable subject knowledge limits how well pupils achieve.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems in place to identify pupils needing support and leaders who are “tenacious” in following up on worries swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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