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Primary schools in West Molesey

All 13 primary schools in West Molesey.

13 schools in West Molesey

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  1. Thames Ditton Junior School

    Thames Ditton, KT7 0BS · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

    Results above the West Molesey average.

    Met the standard at 1179%

    West Molesey 75%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.9%West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    357
    Pupils per teacher
    20.8
    View school Thames Ditton Junior School
  2. St Alban's Catholic Primary School

    East Molesey, KT8 2PG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Catholic

    Results above the West Molesey average.

    72 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    West Molesey 75%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.4%West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    418
    Pupils per teacher
    21.4
    View school St Alban's Catholic Primary School
  3. Hinchley Wood Primary School

    Esher, KT10 0AQ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the West Molesey average.

    75 first choices, 81 offers made

    Met the standard at 1178%

    West Molesey 75%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.9%West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    624
    Pupils per teacher
    21.1
    View school Hinchley Wood Primary School
  4. Claygate Primary School

    Esher, KT10 0NB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results above the West Molesey average.

    62 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    West Molesey 75%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    362
    Pupils per teacher
    19.5
    View school Claygate Primary School
  5. Hurst Park Primary Academy

    West Molesey, KT8 1QS · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the West Molesey average, high absence.

    60 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1166%

    West Molesey 75%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.7%West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    452
    Pupils per teacher
    22.9
    View school Hurst Park Primary Academy
  6. Chandlers Field Primary Academy

    West Molesey, KT8 2LX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the West Molesey average, high absence.

    24 first choices, 27 offers made

    Met the standard at 1152%

    West Molesey 75%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.5%West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    298
    Pupils per teacher
    16.5
    View school Chandlers Field Primary Academy
  7. Thames Ditton Infant School

    Thames Ditton, KT7 0PW · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 7

    • Ofsted:Good

    No published results yet.

    48 first choices, 56 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    3.7%West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    190
    Pupils per teacher
    19.1
    View school Thames Ditton Infant School
  8. The Orchard Infant School

    East Molesey, KT8 9HT · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 7

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    No published results yet.

    77 first choices, 87 offers made

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    3.3%West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    251
    Pupils per teacher
    22.8
    View school The Orchard Infant School
  9. Woodstock House School

    Surbiton, KT6 5HN · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 20

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement
    • Has a sixth form

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    75
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Woodstock House School
  10. Rowan Preparatory School

    Esher, KT10 0LX · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11 · Girls

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Girls
    • Has a nursery

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –West Molesey 4.2%
    Pupils
    266
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Rowan Preparatory School
The big picture

How West Molesey's primary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

West Molesey 75%England 62%Chandlers Field Primary Academy: 52%Hurst Park Primary Academy: 66%St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey: 75%Hinchley Wood Primary School: 78%Thames Ditton Junior School: 79%Claygate Primary School: 80%St Alban's Catholic Primary School: 83%Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School: 84%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in West Molesey

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

West Molesey average 4.2%The Orchard Infant School: 3.3%St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey: 3.3%Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School: 3.3%St Alban's Catholic Primary School: 3.4%Thames Ditton Infant School: 3.7%Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School: 3.9%Hinchley Wood Primary School: 3.9%Thames Ditton Junior School: 3.9%Claygate Primary School: 4.8%Hurst Park Primary Academy: 5.7%Chandlers Field Primary Academy: 6.5%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in West Molesey

Ofsted grades in West Molesey

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 7 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 6
  • Good: 5 of 6
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 6
  • Inadequate: 0 of 6
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in West Molesey

  1. Some are faith schools.

    4 of the 13 primary schools in West Molesey have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    4 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in West Molesey, explained

There are 13 primary schools in West Molesey, teaching 4,046 children. 6 are run by the council and 5 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 2 independent schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

75.4% of pupils in West Molesey met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 52% to 84%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

9.4% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,764 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 7.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in West Molesey?
There are 13 primary schools in West Molesey, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in West Molesey?
The highest-ranked primary schools in West Molesey on Eduscope are Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School, Thames Ditton Junior School and St Alban's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in West Molesey?
West Molesey has 1 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in West Molesey ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
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 figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in West Molesey primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in West Molesey is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in West Molesey?
When choosing a primary school in West Molesey, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 13 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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