Hurst Green Infant School

About Hurst Green Infant School

Hurst Green Infant School, a state primary in Tandridge, Surrey, serves children from age 3 to 7 and holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 results — its pupils move on before that assessment — the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Surrey is 66, a benchmark against which comparable infant schools are ultimately measured. What stands out here is the school’s strong oversubscription: for 30 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 75 applications, a ratio of 2.5 applicants per place, with 28 of 29 first-preference families offered a spot. That level of demand suggests parents in the area see real value in what the school offers, even without headline exam data to point to. With 27.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a notably diverse intake relative to the local average, yet still maintains a Good rating across all Ofsted categories including behaviour, leadership, and early years provision.

Academically, the picture is one of consistent quality rather than standout metrics. In its 2022 graded inspection, Ofsted rated every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — as Good, the second-highest possible grade. This is a solid improvement from its previous inspection in 2010, where early years provision was also rated Good but the overall effectiveness was the same. The school does not publish Progress 8 scores, as this measure applies only to secondary schools, and its infant-only status means no SATs results are available. However, the Ofsted report notes that pupils behave well and that leaders have maintained a good standard of education since the last inspection. For parents weighing options, the lack of published exam data is a limitation, but the consistent Ofsted record and high demand from local families provide reassurance that the school is delivering effectively for its young pupils.

The school is housed in a facility that includes a library, gymnasium, art studios, music rooms, and even a chapel — an unusual feature for a state infant school. Sports on offer include netball, cricket, football, dance, swimming, and rounders, while clubs range from chess and book club to science, coding, and film club. The school provides nursery provision for younger children and has a specific SEND focus on speech, language and communication needs. With 99 pupils against a capacity of 90, the school is operating above its official capacity, which aligns with its oversubscribed status. This is a school that suits families who value a broad early years experience with strong pastoral care and a clear SEND offer, particularly for children with speech and language needs. The high first-preference conversion rate suggests it is a popular local choice, but parents should be prepared for competition when applying.

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