Best Schools in Banstead

Banstead has 18 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

The top-rated schools in Banstead include Banstead Bunnies Pre School, Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery And Preschool, Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School, based on a composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, and pupil progress measures. Rankings are updated regularly as new data is published by the Department for Education.

75% of inspected schools in Banstead hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the national average of 89%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

Across primary schools in Banstead, 70% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Banstead is -0.14, which is below the national average. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Banstead is 22.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. The national average for state-funded schools is approximately 17:1.

The persistent absence rate across schools in Banstead is 15.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. The national average is approximately 22%.

There are 3,099 pupils enrolled across schools in Banstead, with 2,077 in primary and 1,022 in secondary. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

There are 1 independent schools in Banstead. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Banstead on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in Banstead by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.