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.
West Molesey at a glance
Ahead of England on results at 11
How West Molesey's schools compare with England, area by area.
Schools and nurseries3611 primary · 1 secondary · 20 nurseries
Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
Met the standard at 1175%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths72%Attainment 8 63.0, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary9%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school9%England 18%
Top-rated
The highest-rated schools in West Molesey
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.
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 Molesey
West MoleseyEngland
Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade, 6 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.
75%
England 62%
Above England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
72%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
9%
England 18%
Better than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
9%
Ofsted grades
Latest graded inspection for the 10 schools that have one.
90%
Good or Outstanding
Outstanding3
Good6
Requires improvement1
Inadequate0
How it has changed
West Molesey in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.
Met the expected standard at 1175% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).Grade 5 or above in English and maths72% in 2026.Pupils who miss a lot of school9% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here
What it's like for families
West Molesey has 36 schools and nurseries.
Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.
9% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.
Pupil numbers
Pupils in West Molesey's state schools each January.
5,1792018
5,2322019
5,2352021
5,2742022
5,2082023
5,1082024
5,1312025
5,1272026
Down 1% 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.
West Molesey9%
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.
Keep up with schools in West Molesey
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West Molesey has 36 schools, including 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 20 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 West Molesey?+
The highest-ranked schools in West Molesey on Eduscope are Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School, Hinchley Wood School, Thames Ditton 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 West Molesey are rated Good or Outstanding?+
90% of inspected schools in West Molesey hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.
How do primary schools in West Molesey perform at Key Stage 2?+
Across primary schools in West Molesey, 75% 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 Molesey?+
The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in West Molesey is 20.2:1. 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 Molesey schools?+
The persistent absence rate across schools in West Molesey is 9.1%. 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 West Molesey?+
There are 5,127 pupils enrolled across schools in West Molesey, with 3,705 in primary and 1,422 in secondary. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
How many private schools are in West Molesey?+
There are 3 independent schools in West Molesey. 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 West Molesey on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in West Molesey?+
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 36 schools in West Molesey 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.
