Salfords Primary School and Nursery

About Salfords Primary School and Nursery

Salfords Primary School and Nursery is a state primary in Reigate and Banstead that parents seem keen to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 92 applications for 58 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.59. Of those, 52 families put it as their first preference, and all 52 received an offer. That level of demand suggests a solid local reputation. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good overall, with two standout areas: behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision, both judged Outstanding. That’s a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. Leadership and management, quality of education, and personal development were all rated Good. The early years Outstanding grade is particularly relevant given the school’s nursery provision for children aged two and up, making it a genuine option for families looking for continuity from nursery through to Year 6.

Academically, Salfords delivers results that are broadly in line with the local picture. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That’s just below the Surrey local authority average of 66%. The school’s reading results were stronger, with 83% reaching the expected standard and 23% hitting the higher standard. In writing, 79% met expectations and 15% achieved the higher mark. Maths saw 72% at expected and 15% at higher, with an average scaled score of 104. Reading’s average score was 106. Nationally, Salfords ranks in the 46th percentile for expected standard in the three core subjects, and in the 44th percentile within the South East region. Within Reigate and Banstead, it sits 15th out of 21 primary schools on this metric. It’s not a standout performer, but it’s a solid, reliable option for families who want a Good-rated school with improving outcomes.

The school is well equipped for a primary of its size, with a library, gymnasium, music rooms, ICT suite, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Sports on offer include football, cricket, netball, cross country and rounders, and there are clubs for drama, choir and chess. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 25.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively diverse catchment. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Reigate Parish Church Primary School, 3.5 km away. Salfords is a good fit for families in the Redhill and Salfords area who want a well-regarded community school with strong early years provision, a clear improvement trajectory, and a full range of facilities without the pressure of a highly selective or faith-based intake.

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