South Camberley Primary and Nursery School
Camberley, GU15 2QB · Surrey · primary school
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136th 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 — 4.6/10 against 3,623 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.54 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Camberley Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School and Art Therapy clubs, alongside a breakfast club and after-school club. The arts programme includes a Primary Music Festival, Primary Festival of Song, drumming, ukelele, and guitar showcases, performance poetry, and a spelling bee. Trips include residential visits to Marchants Hill and Osmington Bay, plus day trips to Windsor Castle, Portsmouth Dockyard, Butser Ancient Farm, Farnham Museum, Camberley Theatre, and the Science Museum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 609 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who find the transition to secondary school challenging? How are the residential trips structured to ensure all pupils feel included?
What Ofsted said about South Camberley Primary and Nursery School
Overview
South Camberley Primary and Nursery School is described as an “ambitious” institution where pupils are “happy and feel safe” due to the care of a “dedicated team of staff.” The report highlights a positive culture built on “mutual respect” and the school’s ‘PURE’ principles, with pupils demonstrating high levels of engagement and pride in their inclusive community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and continually refined,” with leaders identifying “essential content” to ensure all pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, achieve well.
- Reading is given the “highest priority,” with staff using “effective training” in phonics and a wide range of books to develop vocabulary, fluency, and a “love of reading.”
- Staff are skilled at identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to “learn effectively alongside their peers.”
- Behaviour is managed through clear “certainties” and consistent routines, fostering a “positive culture” where pupils behave well and attendance remains high.
- Governors and leaders work effectively together, with leaders being “considerate” towards staff workload and well-being, creating a supportive environment.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as computing and physical education, teachers do not check pupils’ understanding systematically, meaning “misconceptions may become embedded.” Leaders must ensure assessment is used to identify what pupils know before moving on.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff being “very well trained” to recognise signs of harm and leaders ensuring concerns are followed up diligently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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