St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Cobham, KT11 2AX · Surrey · primary school
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120th 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,274 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary 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%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to CMC Pensarn and Sayers Croft. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 122 pupils against a stated capacity of 559. 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 activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Andrew's CofE Primary School has "taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection." It is described as a "warm and friendly school at the heart of the local community" where pupils are "happy and well cared for." The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong leadership and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, "achieve well" and show "joy" in their learning through enrichment opportunities like themed weeks and clubs.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and interesting," with teachers explaining concepts clearly and effectively tracking each pupil’s learning journey.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "efficiently and accurately," ensuring they learn the same curriculum as other pupils.
- Reading is prioritised well, with early years children learning phonics swiftly and older pupils enjoying reading.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and the school fosters a culture where pupils know it is a "‘telling school’" if they have worries.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not identified well enough the knowledge pupils need to remember over time, leading to weaker recall; the curriculum must set out clearly what pupils need to remember.
- Some pupils, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, miss school too frequently; the school must continue working with families to improve attendance and prevent persistent absence.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 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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