Pirbright Village Primary School
Woking, GU24 0JN · Surrey · primary school
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72nd 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 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pirbright Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School, The CREST Award, PEDALS, and Young Carers, alongside The Daily Mile, a Short Story Competition, and a Christmas Play. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the after-school club operate on days with early finishes?
What Ofsted said about Pirbright Village Primary School
Overview
Pirbright Village Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy environment where leaders prioritise pupil needs. Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, forming strong relationships with staff and peers while embodying values such as respect and resilience. The school maintains high expectations for learning, supported by an ambitious curriculum that captures pupils’ interests.
Strengths
- Pupils learn in a "happy environment" where they feel safe, are polite, and form "very strong relationships" with adults and friends.
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious, well-planned curriculum" that enables pupils to achieve well, with effective teaching in early reading and mathematics.
- Staff are "excellent role models" who encourage humility and tolerance, creating a culture described by parents as "The Pirbright way".
- Early years provision is "stimulating" with "good routines" that provide a solid foundation, and staff quickly identify and support pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils have many opportunities for responsibility, such as "Tidy Teams" and peer mediators, and value "bubble time" to discuss concerns with trusted adults.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not "identified or sequenced what pupils need to learn precisely enough," meaning some pupils do not build on previous knowledge as effectively as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are well trained, records are detailed, and leaders are persistent in contacting outside agencies to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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