SchoolScoresGrand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Grand Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9HU
020 8399 5344 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 17 March 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
205 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 76% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 77% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 66% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 73% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 181 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 73% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 64 parents of children with SEND Higher than 81% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 79% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 31%). 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. 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
73% — 6 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 79% | 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. | 107 | 107 | 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 Kingston upon Thames. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 85 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 84 |
| Of those, offered a place | 84 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 245 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 11.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 16.9%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knollmead Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westbury House School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Tolworth Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tolworth Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Malden Parochial CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lime Tree Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 17 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School?
98% of the 205 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 84 families put Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 85 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 84 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 102580.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.