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Schools in Sunbury-on-Thames

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 5,338 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

Sunbury-on-Thames at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Sunbury-on-Thames's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries156 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths64%Attainment 8 56.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary23%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Sunbury-on-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 Sunbury-on-Thames primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Sunbury-on-Thames

6 mainstream schools in Sunbury-on-Thames, best first

St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Sunbury on Thames, TW16 6QG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results well above the England average.

51 first choices, 58 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
410
Pupils per teacher
23.8
View school St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Chennestone Primary School

Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5ED · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

25 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
4.3%
Pupils
282
Pupils per teacher
22.5
View school Chennestone Primary School

Springfield Primary School

Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6LY · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

54 first choices, 57 offers made

Met the standard at 1159%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
484
Pupils per teacher
28.5
View school Springfield Primary School
See all 7 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Sunbury-on-Thames

3 mainstream schools in Sunbury-on-Thames, best first

St Paul's Catholic College

Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6JE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

267 first choices, 210 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1660.0

England 46.2

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
1,395
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school St Paul's Catholic College

Sunbury Manor School

Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6LF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results well below the England average.

45 first choices, 127 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1638.4

England 46.2

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
815
Pupils per teacher
15.1
View school Sunbury Manor School
See all 4 secondary schools

Nurseries in Sunbury-on-Thames

5 in Sunbury-on-Thames, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Sunbury-on-Thames

2 in Sunbury-on-Thames, by the school's Eduscope score

St Paul's Catholic College

Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6JE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

267 first choices, 210 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1660.0

England 46.2

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
1,395
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school St Paul's Catholic College

Special Schools in Sunbury-on-Thames

1 in Sunbury-on-Thames. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Maypole School

Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6QE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
27
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Maypole School

Private Schools in Sunbury-on-Thames

1 in Sunbury-on-Thames. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Maypole School

Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6QE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
27
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Maypole School
The map

Every school in Sunbury-on-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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Chennestone Primary School, GoodBeauclerc Infant and Nursery School, GoodHawkedale Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasSunbury Manor School, InadequateThe Bishop Wand Church of England School, Expected standard or betterKenyngton Manor Primary School, Expected standard or betterSpringfield Primary School, GoodSt Ignatius Catholic Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSt Paul's Catholic College, OutstandingMaypole School, GoodKinderzimmer Sunbury-on-Thames, GoodNuffy Bear Day Nursery - Sunbury, GoodPomfrett Cottage NurserySunshine Nursery, GoodPavilion Day Nursery, Urgent improvement in 6 areas
  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet6
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 Sunbury-on-Thames school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Sunbury-on-Thames's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Sunbury-on-Thames by postcode

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

Sunbury-on-Thames vs England

How good are Sunbury-on-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 Sunbury-on-Thames

Sunbury-on-ThamesEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 2 with a grade.

    50%

    England 93%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    64%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    23%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Sunbury-on-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
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
64% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Sunbury-on-Thames has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

23% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Sunbury-on-Thames's state schools each January.

Up 4% 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.

Sunbury-on-Thames23%

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 Sunbury-on-Thames

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How many schools are in Sunbury-on-Thames?

Sunbury-on-Thames has 15 schools, including 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 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 Sunbury-on-Thames?

The highest-ranked schools in Sunbury-on-Thames on Eduscope are St Paul's Catholic College, The Bishop Wand Church of England School, St Ignatius Catholic 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 Sunbury-on-Thames are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Sunbury-on-Thames 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 Sunbury-on-Thames perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Sunbury-on-Thames, 67% 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 Sunbury-on-Thames?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Sunbury-on-Thames is 18.4:1. 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 Sunbury-on-Thames schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Sunbury-on-Thames is 15.4%. 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 Sunbury-on-Thames?

There are 5,338 pupils enrolled across schools in Sunbury-on-Thames, with 1,899 in primary and 3,439 in secondary. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Sunbury-on-Thames?

There is 1 independent school in Sunbury-on-Thames, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Sunbury-on-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 Sunbury-on-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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