Nutfield Church CofE Primary School

About Nutfield Church CofE Primary School

Nutfield Church CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Tandridge, Surrey, with 205 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, so it runs very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools, reflecting the relatively affluent local area. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 67 applications for 30 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.23, with 33 first-preference applications and 29 first-preference offers. That means roughly two families applied for every place, and nearly all first-preference families were successful. The school is mixed, for ages 5 to 11, and is led by headteacher Claudette Farray-Green. It has a religious character as Church of England, and its facilities include a chapel, forest school, art studios, gymnasium, and an outdoor playground.

Academically, Nutfield Church CofE Primary performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Surrey LA average of 66%. The school ranks 3rd out of 17 primary schools in Tandridge on this metric, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Individual subject scores are strong: the average reading score was 108, maths 106, and 90% of pupils met the expected standard in both reading and writing. At the higher standard, 35% achieved in reading, 26% in maths, and 16% in writing. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and early years provision. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. An ungraded inspection in 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained.

The school offers a range of sports including athletics, football, cricket, netball, swimming, and cross country, plus clubs such as drama, gardening, film club, eco club, and choir. It has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 34 parents between September 2024 and September 2025 were overwhelmingly positive: 97% agreed their child is happy, 94% felt safe, and 94% would recommend the school. However, 12% disagreed that the school supports wider personal development, and 12% disagreed on the range of clubs and activities. With strong academic outcomes, a clear Church of England ethos, and high demand for places, this school suits families who prioritise academic attainment within a supportive, faith-based environment and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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