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Schools in Frimley

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 13 schools and nurseries
  • 2,963 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Frimley at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Frimley's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries135 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better80%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1175%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths58%Attainment 8 54.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary10%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Frimley

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Frimley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Frimley

5 mainstream schools in Frimley, best first

Frimley CofE School

Camberley, GU16 6ND · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
336
Pupils per teacher
21.6
View school Frimley CofE School

The Grove Primary Academy

Camberley, GU16 8PG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

35 first choices, 46 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
418
Pupils per teacher
21.1
View school The Grove Primary Academy
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Frimley

1 mainstream schools in Frimley, best first

Tomlinscote School

Camberley, GU16 8PY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

377 first choices, 294 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1654.9

England 46.2

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
1,495
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school Tomlinscote School

Nurseries in Frimley

7 in Frimley, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries
The map

Every school in Frimley, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Tomlinscote School, OutstandingCross Farm Infant Academy, Requires improvementSandringham Infant & Nursery Academy, GoodThe Grove Primary Academy, GoodSt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, GoodFrimley CofE School, GoodFrimley Green Pre School, GoodLittle Oaks Pre School Frimley, GoodBright Horizons Frimley Green Day Nursery And Preschool, OutstandingFrimley Nest Day Nursery, GoodBright Sparks Montessori School, GoodFrimley Town Montessori Nursery School Limited, GoodWoodlands Day Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Frimley school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Frimley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Frimley vs England

How good are Frimley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Frimley

FrimleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    80%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    75%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    58%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    10%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Frimley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
75% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
58% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Frimley has 13 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% fewer pupils than in 2018.

10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Frimley's state schools each January.

Down 3% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Frimley10%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Frimley

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How many schools are in Frimley?

Frimley has 13 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Frimley?

The highest-ranked schools in Frimley on Eduscope are Tomlinscote School, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Frimley CofE School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Frimley are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Frimley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Frimley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Frimley, 75% 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.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Frimley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Frimley is 19.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Frimley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Frimley is 13.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Frimley?

There are 2,963 pupils enrolled across schools in Frimley, with 1,468 in primary and 1,495 in secondary. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Frimley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in Frimley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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