Epsom Primary and Nursery School

About Epsom Primary and Nursery School

Epsom Primary and Nursery School sits slightly below the local authority average for its key stage 2 headline measure, with 57% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a Surrey primary average of 66%. That nine-point gap places the school 152nd out of 298 similar schools in the county, and 11th out of 12 in the Epsom and Ewell borough — a reminder that local averages can mask a wide spread of outcomes. The school's ranking percentile of 63.8 nationally puts it in the bottom half of all primaries, though not dramatically so. More positively, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2015, and its most recent full inspection in 2019 confirmed that judgement across leadership, early years provision and overall effectiveness. The early years provision, previously rated Outstanding, was judged Good in 2019, suggesting a slight softening rather than a decline.

Looking closer at the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, the picture is mixed. Reading and maths average scores of 104 and 103 respectively are broadly in line with national norms, but the proportion reaching the higher standard in reading (24%) and maths (17%) is modest, and just 5% of pupils achieved higher standard in both writing and the combined RWM measure. Writing at expected standard (69%) and maths at expected (74%) are both healthier than the combined figure suggests, meaning the RWM headline is dragged down by pupils who hit two subjects but not all three. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is unclear whether pupils typically arrive below age-related expectations or whether the school adds value over time. The school's capacity of 600 with 464 on roll leaves some slack, and the 22.1% pupil premium rate is above the national primary average, indicating a higher-than-usual proportion of disadvantaged children.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, art studios and a chapel, alongside clubs ranging from science and gardening to drama and choir. Its SEND provision is notably comprehensive, with a dedicated SEN unit and support for dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and social, emotional and mental health — a strong offer for families whose children need additional support. Admission data for 2025/26 shows the school is oversubscribed: 110 applications for 35 places, with 29 first-preference offers made. That 3.14-to-1 ratio suggests genuine local demand, though not the extreme pressure seen at the nearest Outstanding-rated school, Stamford Green Primary, which sits just a kilometre away. For parents weighing up options, Epsom Primary and Nursery School suits families who value a Good-rated, inclusive community with strong SEND infrastructure and a realistic, data-honest academic profile rather than top-tier headline scores.

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