SchoolScoresBell Farm Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Hersham Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 5NB
01932 224009 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 March 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
135 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Walton-on-Thames comparisons use the 3 of its 4 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walton-on-Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 99 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 28 parents of children with SEND Joint 10th highest of 52 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surrey. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walton-on-Thames figures pool parents at the Walton-on-Thames schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
104 pupils in this year group.
72% — 6 points above the Surrey average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 71 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 61 |
| Of those, offered a place | 61 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 226 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 21 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Danesfield Manor School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Burhill Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walton Oak Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashley CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cleves School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grovelands Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oatlands School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Cranmere Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Esher Church School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bell Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bell Farm Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Bell Farm Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bell Farm Primary School?
96% of the 135 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bell Farm Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bell Farm Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 61 families put Bell Farm Primary School as their first choice for 71 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 61 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125058.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.