Dormansland Primary School
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Dormansland Primary School
Dormansland Primary School sits comfortably above the Surrey local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 70% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 66%. That four-point gap places the school 69th out of 298 primary schools in the county, putting it in the top quarter of Surrey primaries. Within its own borough of Tandridge, it ranks 6th out of 17 schools, a solid mid-to-upper position. The school's average scaled scores in reading and maths both sit at 106, which is above the national benchmark of 100, and the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading (37%) and maths (27%) is respectable. These figures suggest a school that consistently delivers above-average outcomes without being among the very highest performers in the county.
The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2016, rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management and for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. This represents a clear improvement from the school's previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 91% of respondents would recommend the school, and 95% of parents either agree or strongly agree that their child is happy at the school. Strong majorities also feel their child is safe (92%) and that the school has high expectations (83%). However, the picture is more mixed for SEND support: while 71% of parents agree or strongly agree that SEND children get the support they need, 24% disagree, the highest negative response across all survey questions.
Dormansland is a village primary with 194 pupils against a capacity of 210, and it is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 63 applications for 25 places, with 21 first-preference offers made. The school offers a range of facilities including a library, art studios, forest school, playing fields and a chapel, plus clubs covering science, coding, eco activities, book club and gardening. Sports include football, cricket, dance and swimming. SEND provision covers dyslexia, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, multi-sensory impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With its strong but not exceptional results, high parent satisfaction and village setting, this school is likely to suit families who want a well-regarded local primary with good academic standards and a broad range of activities, but who are comfortable with a school that is not among the very top performers in Surrey.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Clinton Hill, Lingfield, Tandridge, RH7 6PE |
| Headteacher | Faye Davies |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.3% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 May 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4083rd of 13,686
Nationally
552nd of 2,034
In South East
6th of 17
In Tandridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
66 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British91.2%
- Mixed6.2%
- White (other)0.5%
- Asian0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
3.83 kmstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2026/27. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
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Contact Information
Clinton Hill, Lingfield
Tandridge, RH7 6PE
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