SchoolScoresGreat Bookham School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Griffin Way, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4JJ
01372 456774 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
151 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leatherhead comparisons use the 8 of its 11 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have 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 | Leatherhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leatherhead. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leatherhead. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leatherhead. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leatherhead. Higher than 99% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 100 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leatherhead. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 30 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leatherhead. Higher than 90% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leatherhead. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 58%). 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. Leatherhead figures pool parents at the Leatherhead 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
27 pupils in this year group.
96% — 30 points above the Surrey average, and 34 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 96% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 100% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 63 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 153 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
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 | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Leatherhead. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Eastwick Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Eastwick Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Polesden Lacey Infant Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion)
- Manor House School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Lawrence Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakfield Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fetcham Village Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, Cobham 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Glenesk School 2.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Great Bookham School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Great Bookham School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 96% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 34 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Great Bookham School?
99% of the 151 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Great Bookham School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Great Bookham School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 63 families put Great Bookham School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 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 149115.
- 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.