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The Vale Primary School and Nursery

Primary · Academy converter · Epsom, KT18 6HP

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Schools
Numbers on map: pupil ages
Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate
Not rated

National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#7,452 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

The Vale Primary School and Nursery Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2014

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages2 to 11
Pupils191
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Sarah Leyland
TrustGLF SCHOOLS
Local authoritySurrey
Opened01 Dec 2018
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146024.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths64%, similar to England, similar to Surrey66%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.21%, better than England, better than Surrey11%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.106, similar to England, similar to Surrey107106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.103, worse than England, worse than Surrey106105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, worse than Surrey107105
Expected standard in reading79%, similar to England, similar to Surrey80%76%
Expected standard in writing79%, better than England, better than Surrey75%73%
Expected standard in maths68%, worse than England, worse than Surrey78%75%
Pupils taking tests28--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils191
Girls93
Boys98
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.12%
First language not English7.3%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.210
Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places.158
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.24.8%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.20
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.7
Average class size21.2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
74.3%
Other White
6.3%
Other mixed
5.8%
Indian
2.1%
White and Asian
1.6%
Other Asian
1.6%
Caribbean
1.6%
White and Black Caribbean
1%
African
1%
Irish
0%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher21.6
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.8.6
Teachers (FTE)8.8
Teaching assistants (FTE)11.25
Support staff (FTE)17.71
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/259.8
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/257.8
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.22
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.47
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.22
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.22
Applications from another local authority (Reception)0

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolSurreyEngland
Overall absence5.8%, worse than England, worse than Surrey4.7%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.14.3%, similar to England, worse than Surrey10.9%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.4%, similar to England, similar to Surrey1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate6.1%
Pupils with one or more suspensions3.3%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Vale Primary School and Nursery
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.2 miPrimaryEpsom Downs Community School & Early Years CentresAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miNot applicableCity of London Freemen's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.3 miPrimaryShawley Community Primary Academy & NurseryAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt Martin's Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt Martin's Church of England Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miNot applicableChinthurst SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.6 miNot applicableSt Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) LtdOther independent school
Unrated
1.6 miPrimaryWalton-on-the-Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.6 miPrimaryTadworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated

Frequently asked questions about The Vale Primary School and Nursery

What is The Vale Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

The Vale Primary School and Nursery is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 1 Jul 2014.

How does The Vale Primary School and Nursery rank in England?

The Vale Primary School and Nursery ranks 7,452 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are The Vale Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 64% of pupils at The Vale Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into The Vale Primary School and Nursery?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, The Vale Primary School and Nursery made 22 offers from 47 applications (2.1 per offer), and 22 of 22 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend The Vale Primary School and Nursery?

The Vale Primary School and Nursery has 191 pupils aged 2 to 11.

What is the capacity of The Vale Primary School and Nursery?

The Vale Primary School and Nursery had 210 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at The Vale Primary School and Nursery?

At The Vale Primary School and Nursery, the average class had 21.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 21.6 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at The Vale Primary School and Nursery?

In 2025/26, pupils at The Vale Primary School and Nursery missed 5.8% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 14.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.