Maple Infants' School
87%
Capacity
279
Pupils
3.2x
Demand
About Maple Infants' School
Maple Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Thames community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 279 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 322 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Maple Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Barwell, it falls under Kingston upon Thames local authority.
Maple Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 288 applications for 90 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 88 were first-preference applications.
Maple Infants' School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 24 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Maple Infants' School include Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Chess, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Thames, Maple Infants' School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Maple Road, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 4AL |
| Headteacher | Claire Barwell |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Number of Pupils | 279 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| School Capacity | 279 / 322 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
288
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
88 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Maple Road, Surbiton
Kingston upon Thames, KT6 4AL
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