Pyrford Church of England Primary School

About Pyrford Church of England Primary School

Pyrford Church of England Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 195 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.25. Of those, 88 families put it as their first preference, and 59 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Woking area. While the school doesn't publish a parent-view survey score, the sheer volume of applications — more than three times the places available — is a practical signal that many families are keen to secure a spot here. The school is a state-funded, mixed Church of England primary for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Gavin Dutton is the headteacher, and the school currently has 487 pupils on roll, just shy of its capacity of 506.

Academically, Pyrford performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Surrey local authority average of 66%. The school also excels at the higher standard, with 20% of pupils achieving that benchmark. Reading scores are particularly strong: 92% of pupils met the expected standard, and 35% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. In maths, 90% met the expected standard and 27% hit the higher standard, with an average score of 107. Writing saw 78% at expected and 28% at the higher level. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, awarded it Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a consistent record, as the previous inspection in 2013 also rated the school Outstanding overall.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a gymnasium, ICT suite, music rooms, dining hall and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, cricket, football, netball, tennis and dance, while clubs include eco club, coding, science club and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, Pyrford has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties (including dyslexia), social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school ranks 7th out of 20 primary schools in the Woking local authority area, placing it in the top 35% locally and in the top 50 nationally by its Key Stage 2 expected standard metric. It is one of 33 Outstanding-rated primary schools in Surrey out of 298 total. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes, a church foundation, and a well-subscribed local option with a proven track record.

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