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Schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 16 schools and nurseries
  • 2,978 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as 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.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Great Bookham and Fetcham at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Great Bookham and Fetcham's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries167 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1171%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths65%Attainment 8 56.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham

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 Great Bookham and Fetcham primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham

7 mainstream schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham, best first

Great Bookham School

Leatherhead, KT23 4JJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

63 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1196%

England 62%

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
335
Pupils per teacher
23.9
View school Great Bookham School

Oakfield Junior School

Leatherhead, KT22 9ND · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
255
Pupils per teacher
23.3
View school Oakfield Junior School

St Lawrence Primary School

Leatherhead, KT24 5JP · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

19 first choices, 19 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
181
Pupils per teacher
23.0
View school St Lawrence Primary School
See all 9 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham

1 mainstream schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham, best first

Howard of Effingham School

Leatherhead, KT24 5JR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

234 first choices, 244 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
1,471
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Howard of Effingham School
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Nurseries in Great Bookham and Fetcham

5 in Great Bookham and Fetcham, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in Great Bookham and Fetcham

2 in Great Bookham and Fetcham, by the school's Eduscope score

Howard of Effingham School

Leatherhead, KT24 5JR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

234 first choices, 244 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
1,471
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Howard of Effingham School

The Yehudi Menuhin School

Cobham, KT11 3QQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
95
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Yehudi Menuhin School

Special Schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham

1 in Great Bookham and Fetcham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Poppyfield School

Kt24 5jp · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Poppyfield School

Private Schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham

3 in Great Bookham and Fetcham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Poppyfield School

Kt24 5jp · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Poppyfield School

Manor House School

Leatherhead, KT23 4EN · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
241
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Manor House School

The Yehudi Menuhin School

Cobham, KT11 3QQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
95
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Yehudi Menuhin School
The map

Every school in Great Bookham and Fetcham, 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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Fetcham Village Infant School, Good or betterOakfield Junior School, GoodManor House School, InspectedThe Yehudi Menuhin School, InspectedHoward of Effingham School, GoodSt Lawrence Primary School, GoodEastwick Infant School, GoodEastwick Junior School, GoodAurora Poppyfield School, GoodGreat Bookham School, Good or betterPolesden Lacey Infant Academy, GoodLittle Bookham & Effingham Preschool, GoodDaisychain Preschool, GoodBus Stop Pre-School, GoodFetcham Village Pre-School, GoodPeter Pan Playschool (CIO)
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet5
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 Great Bookham and Fetcham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Great Bookham and Fetcham's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Great Bookham and Fetcham vs England

How good are Great Bookham and Fetcham'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 Great Bookham and Fetcham

Great Bookham and FetchamEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to 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.

    71%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    65%

  • 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.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Great Bookham and Fetcham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
71% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
65% 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

Great Bookham and Fetcham has 16 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% fewer pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Great Bookham and Fetcham's state schools each January.

Down 5% 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.

Great Bookham and Fetcham14%

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 Great Bookham and Fetcham

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How many schools are in Great Bookham and Fetcham?

Great Bookham and Fetcham has 16 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham?

The highest-ranked schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham on Eduscope are Great Bookham School, Howard of Effingham School, Oakfield Junior 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 Great Bookham and Fetcham are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham, 71% 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 Great Bookham and Fetcham?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham is 19.8:1. 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 Great Bookham and Fetcham schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham is 14.1%. 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 Great Bookham and Fetcham?

There are 2,978 pupils enrolled across schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham, with 1,507 in primary and 1,471 in secondary. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Great Bookham and Fetcham?

There are 3 independent schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham. 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 Great Bookham and Fetcham on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Great Bookham and Fetcham?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in Great Bookham and Fetcham 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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