What is Furzefield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Furzefield Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

What does the admissions demand data show for Furzefield Primary Academy?

Furzefield Primary Academy recorded 34 first-choice applications and 52 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.7 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

What age range does Furzefield Primary Academy cover?

The published age range for Furzefield Primary Academy is 3 to 11 years. Check with the school which age groups currently have places available.

Furzefield Primary Academy

Reigate and Banstead, RH1 3PA

Parent reviews

Pupils: 403
Ages: 3–11
Gender: Mixed
School type: Academy converter

About

Furzefield Primary Academy is a state-funded primary school in Reigate and Banstead, South East, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 403 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 472.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (7 Mar 2023). Admissions data records 34 first-preference applications and 52 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Reporting periods vary by source — Methodology.

School Rating

Classpot Rating

Furzefield Primary Academy does not have a Classpot Rating for 2024/25. Both required datasets could not be matched to this school’s current record. Not rated does not mean low performing.

NAAcademic results

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAAttendance

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAPupil progress

Not available for 2024/25

DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.

Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.

Methodology and official sources

Contact Information

01737642842 www.furzefield.surrey.sch.uk

Delabole Road, Merstham, Redhill, Reigate and Banstead, RH1 3PA

Mr Gavin Govinden

Details

School Type: Primary (State)
Age Range: 3 to 11 years
Gender: Mixed
Establishment type: Academy converter
Local Authority: Surrey
Nursery Classes: Yes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Good

Based on 7 Mar 2023 · Legacy grading · Open inspection report ↗

Inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Quality of education	Good
Behaviour & attitudes	Good
Personal development	Outstanding
Leadership & management	Good
Early years provision	Good

Previous inspection · 15 Nov 2012Legacy grading · Good

Previous inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Overall effectiveness	Good
Leadership & management	Good

Published 1 May 2023.

Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.

Catchment & distance

Published2025/261.35 mi

Historic last-offered distances · straight-line distance; past offers are not admission boundaries or predictions.

Admissions

Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure	Value
School’s local authority	Surrey
Applications open	September 2026
Application deadline	15 January 2027
National offer day	16 April 2027

Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.

Admissions demand · 2026/27
Measure	Value
Offers made on National Offer Day	52
First-preference applications	34
Applications (all preferences)	73
First-preference offers	34

Source: Published admissions data; follow each measure’s labelled basis, including all preferences where shown.

Students and teachers

18.9 pupils per qualified teacher

2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.

Students

Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded: 403
School capacityPeriod not recorded: 472
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26: 24.3%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26: 16.6%

Classes & attendance

Average class size2025/26: 24.1

More pupil data

Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group	Pupils
White British	63%
White other	11.9%
Mixed	10.6%
Asian	4.9%
Black	5.2%
Other	2%

DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.

School day & term dates

School day
Measure	Value
Teaching hours	08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club	07:30-08:45
After-school care	15:15-18:00

Source: School website · checked 2026-05-19; confirm current arrangements.

Check the school website for term dates, holidays and INSET days.

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FAQ about Furzefield Primary Academy

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.

Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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