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Schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 23 schools and nurseries
  • 2,746 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 below 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

Tadworth and Epsom Downs at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Tadworth and Epsom Downs's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries236 primary · 1 secondary · 12 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1168%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths44%Attainment 8 42.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary16%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs

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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs

6 mainstream schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, best first

Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School

Tadworth, KT20 7RR · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

28 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1179%

England 62%

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
204
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School

Warren Mead Junior School

Banstead, SM7 1EJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
250
Pupils per teacher
27.2
View school Warren Mead Junior School

Tadworth Primary School

Tadworth, KT20 5RR · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

64 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
399
Pupils per teacher
24.0
View school Tadworth Primary School
See all 10 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs

1 mainstream schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, best first

The Beacon School

Banstead, SM7 1AG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

148 first choices, 243 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.9%
Pupils
959
Pupils per teacher
18.8
View school The Beacon School
See all 4 secondary schools

Nurseries in Tadworth and Epsom Downs

12 in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 12 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Tadworth and Epsom Downs

2 in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, by the school's Eduscope score

The Children's Trust School

Tadworth, KT20 5RU · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
16.4%
Pupils
42
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Children's Trust School

The Surrey Teaching Centre

Tadworth, KT20 5RU · PRU · All-through · Ages 2 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
8
Pupils per teacher
3.0
View school The Surrey Teaching Centre

Special Schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs

2 in Tadworth and Epsom Downs. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Children's Trust School

Tadworth, KT20 5RU · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
16.4%
Pupils
42
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Children's Trust School

Bramley Hill School

Kt20 7st · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 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
39
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bramley Hill School

Private Schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs

2 in Tadworth and Epsom Downs. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bramley Hill School

Kt20 7st · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 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
39
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bramley Hill School

Chinthurst School

Kt20 5qz · 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
290
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Chinthurst School
The map

Every school in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, 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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Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School, Expected standard or betterTadworth Primary School, GoodChinthurst School, InspectedThe Surrey Teaching Centre, OutstandingThe Children's Trust School, OutstandingThe Beacon School, Needs attention in 1 areaWarren Mead Junior School, GoodWarren Mead Infant School, GoodBramley Hill School, GoodShawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery, GoodEpsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres, GoodBanstead Bunnies Pre School, GoodLittle Green Hut Nursery, GoodBright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery And Preschool, GoodCaterpillars Nursery At St Johns, GoodLittle Forest School on the Green, OutstandingBurgh Wood Montessori Nursery School, OutstandingWalton Forest PreschoolEpsom Downs Day NurseryLEO Shawley NurseryThe Co-operative Childcare Tadworth, GoodRailway Children Kindergarten, GoodLittle Haven Nursery School, Good
  • Outstanding4
  • Good13
  • 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

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Tadworth and Epsom Downs's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Tadworth and Epsom Downs vs England

How good are Tadworth and Epsom Downs'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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs

Tadworth and Epsom DownsEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    68%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    44%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 8 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Tadworth and Epsom Downs in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
68% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
44% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Tadworth and Epsom Downs has 23 schools and nurseries.

There are 13% fewer pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Tadworth and Epsom Downs's state schools each January.

Down 13% 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.

Tadworth and Epsom Downs16%

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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs

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How many schools are in Tadworth and Epsom Downs?

Tadworth and Epsom Downs has 23 schools, including 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs?

The highest-ranked schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs on Eduscope are Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School, Warren Mead Junior School, Tadworth 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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, 68% 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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs is 20.1:1. 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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs is 15.9%. 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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs?

There are 2,746 pupils enrolled across schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, with 1,737 in primary and 1,009 in secondary. 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Tadworth and Epsom Downs?

There are 2 independent schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs. 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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Tadworth and Epsom Downs?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in Tadworth and Epsom Downs 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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