Hinchley Wood Primary School
Esher, KT10 0AQ · Surrey · primary school
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41st 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.3/10 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 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hinchley Wood Primary 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%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 624 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 close to the expected standard? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hinchley Wood Primary School
Overview
Hinchley Wood Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an "ambitious and inclusive" environment where pupils "thrive and succeed." The report highlights exceptional achievement in core subjects, high attendance, and a strong commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Achievement is "exceptional" in reading, writing, and mathematics, performing "significantly above the national averages" in both key stages.
- Behaviour is described as "impeccable," with pupils being "joyful, polite and considerate" in a positive learning environment.
- The curriculum is "broad, innovative and ambitious," with a well-developed reading programme where children become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils enjoy "exceptional wider development," including strong preparation for modern Britain, online safety, and diverse cultural understanding.
- Staff feel "strongly supported, motivated and happy," with leaders demonstrating "dedication, expertise and compassion."
Areas to improve
- Lesson activities occasionally do not match the "precise design and ambition" of the well-developed curriculum plans, meaning some pupils may not learn key content as successfully as intended.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 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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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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