Woodmansterne Primary School
Banstead, SM7 3HU · Surrey · primary school
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77th 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 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 6.8/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Woodmansterne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% 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 September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With the similar-intake comparison showing a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How does the school manage class sizes when the total roll exceeds the designated place count?
What Ofsted said about Woodmansterne Primary School
Overview
Woodmansterne Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by strong relationships between staff and pupils. The report describes a happy environment where pupils feel safe, well cared for, and demonstrate exemplary attitudes to learning.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exemplary attitudes to learning" and achieve well, with a "particularly strong start" in the early years.
- The curriculum is "effectively sequenced," helping pupils remember their learning, while staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is a priority, with teachers well trained and pupils practising daily; the school fosters a "culture of inclusion" through its ‘No Outsiders’ programme.
- Behaviour is "settled and calm," underpinned by clear values and high expectations, while staff workload is managed strategically to support well-being.
Areas to improve
- Books are not always matched precisely enough to the sounds pupils know, hindering some pupils' reading fluency and understanding.
- In some subjects, the curriculum in key stages 1 and 2 does not yet connect well enough with early years learning, meaning pupils do not always build on prior knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by robust procedures, extensive staff training, and tenacious follow-up with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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