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Schools in Staines-upon-Thames

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 2,269 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to 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

Staines-upon-Thames at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 16

How Staines-upon-Thames's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries153 primary · 1 secondary · 10 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1160%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths46%Attainment 8 48.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary19%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Staines-upon-Thames

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 Staines-upon-Thames primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Staines-upon-Thames

3 mainstream schools in Staines-upon-Thames, best first

Riverbridge Primary School

Staines, TW18 2EF · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

85 first choices, 89 offers made

Met the standard at 1157%

England 62%

Days missed
5.6%
Pupils
687
Pupils per teacher
22.5
View school Riverbridge Primary School

Buckland Primary School

Staines, TW18 1NB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

45 first choices, 52 offers made

Met the standard at 1151%

England 62%

Days missed
6.0%
Pupils
399
Pupils per teacher
19.9
View school Buckland Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Staines-upon-Thames

1 mainstream schools in Staines-upon-Thames, best first

The Matthew Arnold School

Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1PF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

246 first choices, 192 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.8

England 46.2

Days missed
6.0%
Pupils
947
Pupils per teacher
16.9
View school The Matthew Arnold School

Nurseries in Staines-upon-Thames

10 in Staines-upon-Thames, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 10 nurseries

Private Schools in Staines-upon-Thames

1 in Staines-upon-Thames. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Staines Preparatory School

Tw18 2bt · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
202
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Staines Preparatory School
The map

Every school in Staines-upon-Thames, 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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Staines Preparatory School, InspectedBuckland Primary School, GoodThe Matthew Arnold School, GoodRiverbridge Primary School, GoodOur Lady of the Rosary Primary School, Strong standard in every areaDragonfly Preschool LTD, GoodShining Stars Nursery School LTD, GoodScallywags Children's Nursery (Staines) Limited, GoodLittle Dreams Day Nursery, GoodRoslin Nursery, GoodHappy Feet Preschool and Day Nursery, GoodSt. Peter's Nursery School, Needs attention in 3 areasStation House NurseryKnowle Green Day Nursery, GoodLittle Burrows Montessori
  • Good10
  • 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.

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What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

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Staines-upon-Thames vs England

How good are Staines-upon-Thames'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 Staines-upon-Thames

Staines-upon-ThamesEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 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.

    60%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    46%

  • 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.

    19%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Staines-upon-Thames in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
60% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
46% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Staines-upon-Thames has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 20% more pupils than in 2018.

19% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Staines-upon-Thames's state schools each January.

Up 20% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

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.

Staines-upon-Thames19%

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 Staines-upon-Thames

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How many schools are in Staines-upon-Thames?

Staines-upon-Thames has 15 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Staines-upon-Thames?

The highest-ranked schools in Staines-upon-Thames on Eduscope are Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, The Matthew Arnold School, Riverbridge Primary 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 Staines-upon-Thames are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Staines-upon-Thames hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Staines-upon-Thames perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Staines-upon-Thames, 60% 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 Staines-upon-Thames?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Staines-upon-Thames is 19.4:1. 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 Staines-upon-Thames schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Staines-upon-Thames is 14.4%. 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 Staines-upon-Thames?

There are 2,269 pupils enrolled across schools in Staines-upon-Thames, with 1,322 in primary and 947 in secondary. 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Staines-upon-Thames?

There is 1 independent school in Staines-upon-Thames. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Staines-upon-Thames?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in Staines-upon-Thames 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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