Sythwood Primary and Nursery School
Woking, GU21 3AX · Surrey · primary school
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188th 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 — 5.6/10 against 1,785 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sythwood Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Junior Parkrun, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 487 pupils against a stated capacity of 510. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Sythwood Primary and Nursery School
Overview
The report describes Sythwood Primary and Nursery School as an inclusive institution where pupils "arrive happily" and "feel safe and cared for." Leaders maintain "high expectations" for achievement and behaviour, resulting in pupils who "make steady progress from their starting points" and are "generally ready for the next stage of their education."
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" with outcomes in national tests "broadly in line with national averages," including for disadvantaged pupils.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," allowing pupils to "build their understanding in small steps" and make "helpful connections in their learning."
- Attendance has improved and is "in line with national figures," supported by clear policies and initiatives like an "early risers club."
- Staff provide "high-quality specialist support" for pupils with visual impairments, enabling them to "thrive" alongside peers.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Areas to improve
- Staff must better adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs or those who are disadvantaged so that "all pupils achieve as well as they could."
- Leaders should ensure early years interactions are "sharply aligned to the intended learning" to further support language development.
- Recent changes to the handwriting curriculum need to be fully embedded to help pupils develop "fluency and accuracy in transcription skills."
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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