Knollmead Primary School
Surbiton, KT5 9QP · Kingston upon Thames · primary school
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19th of 28 primary schools in Kingston upon Thames we can score, 35 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 — 5.6/10 against 2,393 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 62% | 1.36 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Knollmead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Bible, Cooking, Puzzles, Writing, Reading, Gardening, and Fitness clubs, play football, and sing in the choir. Trips include visits to Marchant’s Hill, Hogsmill River, Broadway, and Charrington Bowl. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the weekly trips organised for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Knollmead Primary School
Overview
Knollmead Primary School provides an "exceptional education" where "inclusion and ambition are central to its ethos." The report highlights a "close-knit community" where pupils make "exceptional progress" and feel "happy and safe."
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "rich and ambitious," with leaders having "thought carefully" about the sequence of knowledge to build secure foundations.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "exemplary," including well-regarded specially resourced provisions.
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge" and ensure pupils become "independent and resilient learners" who view mistakes as opportunities to improve.
- There is a "sharp focus on early reading," ensuring pupils develop fluency through phonics and access a "diverse range of challenging texts."
- Attendance has "improved steadily" due to close collaboration with families and external agencies to develop "positive habits."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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