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Schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 27 schools and nurseries
  • 5,164 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.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Better than England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 73%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Better than England

    Attainment 8: 49.2 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 14%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries2711 primary · 2 secondary · 14 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 73%. England 62%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 50%. England 46%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 12%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 14%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

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 West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw primary schools

Top Primary Schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

10 state schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw, best first

The Marist Catholic Primary School

West Byfleet, KT14 6HS · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

58 first choices, 60 offers made

Ready for secondary school81%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 7
Pupils
419
View school The Marist Catholic Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

2 state schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw, best first

Fullbrook School

Addlestone, KT15 3HW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results above the England average.

213 first choices, 251 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 15
Pupils
1,334
View school Fullbrook School

The Bishop David Brown School

Woking, GU21 5RF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

116 first choices, 158 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 14
Pupils
790
View school The Bishop David Brown School

Nurseries in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

14 in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

1 in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw, by the school's Eduscope score

Fullbrook School

Addlestone, KT15 3HW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results above the England average.

213 first choices, 251 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 15
Pupils
1,334
View school Fullbrook School

Special Schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

1 in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Meath School

Chertsey, KT16 0LF · Special · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
About 10
Pupils
72
View school Meath School
The map

Every school in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw, 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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West Byfleet Infant School, GoodThe Grange Community Infant School, Needs attention in 5 areasWest Byfleet Junior School, GoodMeath School, OutstandingFullbrook School, Expected standard in every areaBroadmere Primary Academy, GoodNew Haw Community Junior School, OutstandingPyrford Church of England Primary School, OutstandingThe Bishop David Brown School, GoodHoly Family Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterThe Marist Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterOttershaw Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Good or betterOttershaw Christ Church Church of England Infant School, Good or betterThe Nursery School, GoodBuckles And Bows Pre-School Nursery, GoodTeddies On A Rainbow, OutstandingRound & Round the Gardens Childcare, GoodWonderbloom Nature Nursery, GoodWest Byfleet Nursery, GoodLittle Cherubs Nursery, GoodBusy Bees at West Byfleet, Requires improvementSt Thomas More Preschool, Expected standard or betterHome From Home Nursery & Pre-SchoolToad Hall Nursery Ottershaw, GoodCherrybrook Nursery, GoodHappy Squad ChildcareHalimah's Nursery
  • Outstanding4
  • Good12
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet10
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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West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw vs England

How good are West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw'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 West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New HawEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Better than England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    73%

    England 62%

    Better than England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    50%

    England 46%

    Better than England

  • 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.

    12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding3
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
73% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
50% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw has 27 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw's state schools each January.

Up 0% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw12%

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 West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw

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How many schools are in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw?

West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw has 27 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 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 West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw?

The highest-ranked schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw on Eduscope are The Marist Catholic Primary School, New Haw Community Junior School, Holy Family 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 West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw, 73% 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 West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw is 19.9:1. 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 West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw is 13.8%. 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 West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw?

There are 5,164 pupils enrolled across schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw, with 3,040 in primary and 2,124 in secondary. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw 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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