Thorpe Lea Primary School
Egham, TW20 8DY · Surrey · primary school
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197th 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 — 4.0/10 against 2,182 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Thorpe Lea Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 literacy? What specific areas did the March 2026 inspection highlight for development?
What Ofsted said about Thorpe Lea Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that Thorpe Lea Primary School meets the "Expected standard" across all evaluation categories. Leaders have established an "ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum" and foster a culture where pupils feel "safe, valued and well supported." The report highlights significant improvements in attendance and reading, noting that staff work "tirelessly" to support vulnerable pupils and that relationships within the school are positive and respectful.
Strengths
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing "secure foundations in reading, writing, mathematics and communication."
- Attendance has improved to be "close to national average" due to leaders' "sharp understanding of attendance issues" and targeted pastoral strategies.
- Behaviour is described as "calm and sensible," with pupils treating each other respectfully and feeling safe.
- Staff deliver phonics "consistently well," resulting in successful early reading skills and achievements above the national average by Year 6.
- Personal development is effective, with pupils demonstrating a "secure understanding of fundamental British values" and online safety.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching enables pupils to produce "high-quality writing across the curriculum."
- Teaching must better identify pupils' misconceptions and provide feedback to "close gaps in pupils' knowledge effectively."
- Leaders should continue efforts to reduce persistent absence among disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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.
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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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