Park Mead Primary
Cranleigh, GU6 7HB · Surrey · primary school
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153rd 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 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Mead Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Club, Ukulele Band, Chess Club, and various recorder groups. Sports include football, tennis, martial arts, and cross country. Trips visit Brighton Beach, Guildford Castle Museum, and Brooklands Museum. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 does the after-school club typically involve for primary-aged children? How does the school manage the current over-capacity status for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about Park Mead Primary
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and thriving in this ‘caring school’, where they uphold values of ‘kindness, curiosity and determination’. The report highlights ‘exemplary’ behaviour and a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum that has successfully improved reading and writing outcomes following previous low results.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘warm and considerate conduct’ and work with ‘focus and purpose’ in lessons.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with staff providing ‘highly effective support’ for those struggling to manage their own conduct.
- There is a ‘sharp focus on reading’, with close tracking and extra support helping struggling pupils to ‘catch up quickly’.
- The school prioritises character development, helping pupils learn to ‘stay safe’ and look after their ‘mental health’.
- Governors maintain ‘close oversight’ and provide ‘effective challenge and support’ to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, curriculum design does not support pupils in ‘building secure knowledge over time’, hindering future learning.
- Some teachers do not identify or address gaps in pupils’ understanding well enough, leading to ‘misconceptions’.
- Some teachers do not use strategies to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND) ‘well enough’, causing these pupils to struggle.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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