Knaphill Junior School
Woking, GU21 2QH · Surrey · primary school
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192nd 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 3,027 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Knaphill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 262 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 specific steps are taken to raise attainment to the national median?
What Ofsted said about Knaphill Junior School
Overview
Knaphill School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this ‘friendly and nurturing school’ where they feel safe and are ‘polite, confident, and articulate.’ The school provides a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum with a strong focus on vocabulary and reading, resulting in high attendance and positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘well-thought-out and ambitious curriculum’ that is carefully sequenced, particularly in mathematics where recent improvements have been effective.
- Teaching is ‘carefully thought out’ with strong subject knowledge; teachers explain new learning clearly and check for understanding through effective questioning.
- A ‘strong reading culture is embedded’ across the school, with teachers supporting older pupils who have fallen behind to ‘catch up swiftly.’
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘carefully identified as early as possible,’ with successful adaptations to teaching and valued communication with parents.
- Behaviour is ‘typically calm and purposeful,’ supported by strong routines and a personal development programme that fosters values such as ‘kindness, resilience, and integrity.’
Areas to improve
- Routines for checking pupils’ learning are not applied consistently across the school, leading to some ‘inconsistent teaching’ where gaps in knowledge are not identified.
- Staff should ensure they routinely check on pupils’ learning and adapt teaching appropriately to ensure any ‘gaps or misconceptions in pupils’ understanding are quickly resolved.’
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 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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