Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
Epsom, KT18 5PD · Surrey · primary school
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131st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 2,705 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join SCPRadio, play football, netball, swimming, rugby, tennis, sailing, basketball or cricket, and attend residential trips including a 5-day visit to the Isle of Wight. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 267 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 support is offered during the 5-day residential trips for younger pupils?
What Ofsted said about Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
Overview
Shawley Community Primary Academy is described as a “friendly, inclusive and forward-thinking school” where pupils feel “cared for, joyful and safe.” Leaders and trustees have driven “innovative curriculum developments” and ensured high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a positive environment where staff well-being is excellent and attendance exceeds the national average.
Strengths
- Pastoral care is highly valued, with staff going “above and beyond to ensure that pupils are happy and fulfilled.”
- The curriculum is broad and engaging, with technology harnessed to support all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading starts strongly in early years, with staff teaching phonics well and providing effective support for those who struggle.
- Personal development is enriched through diverse responsibilities, such as “digital leader” and “eco-squad” roles, and a superb range of sports and arts opportunities.
- Staff well-being is excellent, with teachers thriving through professional development and feeling “valued and supported.”
Areas to improve
- Recent curriculum improvements are not fully embedded across the school, leading to minor inconsistencies in teaching.
- The school must secure consistency of teaching across all subjects to ensure pupils achieve highly and have secure recall of key content.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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