Maybury Primary School

About Maybury Primary School

Maybury Primary School in Woking holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2015. The inspection report is notably strong in several areas: personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision all received the highest possible rating of Outstanding. At Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is slightly below the Surrey local authority average of 66%. The school ranks 12th out of 20 primary schools in the Woking local authority area on this measure, placing it in the bottom half of its immediate competitors. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects: 72% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, maths and writing separately, and average scaled scores of 104 in both reading and maths are solidly in line with national norms.

The school’s exam results show room for improvement at the higher end, with only 14% of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This is a key area where Maybury differs from the top-performing primaries in Surrey, such as South Farnham School and The Raleigh School, which achieve significantly higher scores. On the plus side, the school’s Ofsted report highlights that pupils behave exceptionally well and feel safe, with personal development judged Outstanding. The early years provision is also Outstanding, which is reassuring for parents of younger children. The school has a nursery provision for children aged two and above, and the 2023 inspection noted that children in the early years get off to a strong start. With 262 pupils on roll against a capacity of 272, the school is nearly full but not overcrowded.

Maybury is oversubscribed for Reception entry in 2025/26, with 76 applications for 30 places and 29 first-preference offers made from 42 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.53. The school serves a mixed catchment, with 18.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, sports hall and art studios, and the school offers a wide range of clubs from chess to gardening. Its SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, multi-sensory impairment and physical disability. For families who prioritise strong behaviour and a supportive atmosphere over top-tier academic results, Maybury is a solid choice. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Dunstan’s Catholic Primary School, just 0.4 km away, which may appeal to those seeking a higher Ofsted grade.

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