Kingswood Primary School

About Kingswood Primary School

Kingswood Primary School is a smaller-than-average state primary in Reigate and Banstead, with 179 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning it operates at roughly 85% of its maximum. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.6%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% but sits below the Surrey local authority average of roughly 17%, reflecting the relatively affluent area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 55 applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.2 applicants per place. However, only 12 of those applications were first-preference choices, and all 12 first-preference families were offered a place, suggesting that while the school is popular, it is not the top choice for most local families. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery provision or sixth form.

Academically, Kingswood holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its last graded inspection in 2012, with a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirming the school remains Good. The previous inspection in 2008 had rated the school as Requires Improvement, so the trajectory has been positive. Ofsted judged both leadership and management and overall effectiveness as Good, though specific ratings for quality of education, behaviour, and personal development were not published in the most recent report. In terms of outcomes, the school does not publish its own Key Stage 2 SATs results in the data, but the local authority average for Surrey primary schools is 66% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Kingswood’s performance relative to this benchmark is unknown, though its Good rating suggests it meets national expectations. The school has no ranking score in the local peer group, where top performers like South Farnham School (score 100) and The Raleigh School (94) set a high bar.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, playing fields, sports hall, sensory room, art studios, gymnasium, forest school, and even a chapel, which is unusual for a non-denominational state school. Sports provision covers athletics, rounders, swimming, gymnastics, cricket, and tennis, while clubs include drama, gardening, and eco club. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication issues, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Reigate Priory Community Junior School, 3.5 km away. Kingswood is best suited to families who value a smaller, community-focused primary with strong SEND support and a Good Ofsted rating, and who are comfortable with the school being oversubscribed but not fiercely competitive for first-preference applicants.

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