Walton Oak Primary School
Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3LN · Surrey · primary school
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86th 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 — 7.9/10 against 2,182 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walton Oak 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%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cheerleading, dance, computing, choir, craft and cooking clubs, or play football, summer sports and golf. Trips include Walton Firs Residential and Bowles Rocks Education Centre. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential trip to Walton Firs?
What Ofsted said about Walton Oak Primary School
Overview
Walton Oak Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and enjoy attending. The school community embodies its ‘WOW’ values, fostering caring relationships and a culture where pupils feel safe and respected. Leaders are united in their vision for continuous improvement, with staff feeling supported and valued.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with expert phonics teaching and daily checks to ensure pupils become fluent readers.
- Behaviour is well managed through consistent routines, with low-level disruption being uncommon and bullying rare.
- The curriculum in reading and mathematics is well considered, identifying key knowledge and providing regular practice opportunities.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported to access the full curriculum.
- There are extensive extra-curricular opportunities, including cheerleading and coding, which promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in all foundation subjects is equally well thought out, as it is currently less precise in a few areas.
- Teachers need to check pupils’ understanding more precisely in some subjects to quickly identify and remedy gaps in learning and misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough staff training, robust recruitment checks, and appropriate systems for reporting concerns and securing help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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
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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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