SchoolScoresTolworth Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Douglas Road, Surbiton, KT6 7SA
020 8399 4472 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 December 2024, 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
103 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Surbiton comparisons use the 7 of its 10 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 | Surbiton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 97% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 99% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 64% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 24 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Surbiton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 98% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). 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. Surbiton figures pool parents at the Surbiton 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
110 pupils in this year group.
66% — about the same as the Kingston upon Thames average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 16.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.4% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 11.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Surbiton. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Tolworth Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lime Tree Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knollmead Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tolworth Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Tolworth Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Tolworth Junior School?
100% of the 103 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Tolworth Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 102574.
- 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.