Merstham Primary School
Redhill, RH1 3AZ · Surrey · primary school
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199th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 3,377 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 34.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.19 |
| 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.
Merstham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Recorder club, School Choir, and Young Voices at the O2, or take peripatetic music lessons. Year 5 pupils participate in a swimming programme, while Year 6 pupils do outdoor adventurous activities. A breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 improve attainment following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Merstham Primary School
Overview
Pupils “love coming to Merstham Primary School” in a community where they feel “happy and safe” and relationships are “heart-warming and caring.” The report judges overall effectiveness as “Good,” praising the school’s recovery from flooding and its “ambitious” curriculum design, though it notes inconsistencies in how knowledge is sequenced across some subjects.
Strengths
- Leaders have “courageously steered the school” through disruption, with “excellent communication” ensuring pupils remain safe.
- Staff are skilled in teaching phonics, giving children a “flying start” in Reception, while “daily ‘fast track’ tutoring” helps those needing extra reading support.
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour; bullying is “unheard of,” and children “advocate tolerance and acceptance.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious in its design,” with leaders having a clear view of the educational journey from Nursery to Year 6.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive “the right help early.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all subjects “outline exactly what knowledge must be taught where and when” to prevent pupils learning content out of sequence.
- Actions to improve teachers’ subject and pedagogical knowledge require “further embedding” so tasks consistently help pupils remember content securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders being “never complacent” and maintaining “precise” records to take prompt action.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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