Stepgates Community School
CHERTSEY, KT16 8HT · Surrey · primary school
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185th 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 3,438 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stepgates Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join board games, arts and crafts, and film 'nights clubs, as well as swimming. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 278 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the curriculum balance the named clubs with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Stepgates Community School
Overview
Stepgates Community School is described as a “deeply caring and inclusive school” where pupils “flourish” due to high expectations and strong staff relationships. The inspection found that leaders have created a positive culture with “exemplary” behaviour, though attendance remains a significant concern for many pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, being “polite and respectful” with strong, positive relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is generally “broad and ambitious,” with teachers routinely checking knowledge to ensure pupils develop understanding securely in most subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve well,” benefiting from highly effective, tailored support in the specialist resource base.
- Personal development is a “top priority,” with pupils learning values such as “collaboration, resilience, integrity, compassion and courage.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling well into routines and developing a “strong understanding of mathematics.”
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not precisely identify the most important knowledge, causing some pupils to be “overwhelmed with too much content.”
- The attendance of many pupils is “too low,” meaning they are “missing out on crucial learning” and the full curriculum offer.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are well trained and take swift action to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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