St Mary's CofE Primary School
Oxted, RH8 0NP · Surrey · primary school
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58th 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's CofE 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 632 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and joyful,” united by the Christian value of ‘koinonia’. Leaders set a “top-notch benchmark” where “only the very best is accepted,” resulting in outstanding behaviour and personal development. The school provides a highly ambitious curriculum and effective safeguarding, though curriculum planning requires refinement in some subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” character, showing “remarkable resilience” and kindness, ensuring bullying does not occur.
- Teachers possess “impressive” knowledge of reading, using a “rigorous phonics programme” and “fast track” sessions to support learners.
- Governors are “highly knowledgeable” and work transparently to ensure “value for money” and effective oversight of leaders.
- Ambition for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “just as high” as for their peers, with smart adaptations to resources.
- Staff are well-supported through professional development, and the school actively helps other schools improve.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, “leaders’ curriculum thinking is not precise enough” regarding component knowledge, preventing pupils from reaching the highest standards. Leaders must adopt the same rigour used in other subjects to break content into “appropriately sized steps.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “perceptive adults” who know how to spot signs a child may need help and a culture where adults report everything.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 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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