St Ann's Heath Junior School

About St Ann's Heath Junior School

St Ann's Heath Junior School in Runnymede is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it currently has 284 pupils on roll against a total capacity of 360, meaning there is some headroom for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a more diverse socioeconomic intake than many of its Surrey neighbours. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are handled on a non-faith basis by the local authority. While the data does not include specific oversubscription figures, the fact that the school is operating at around 79% of capacity may indicate that it is not as heavily oversubscribed as some other primaries in the area, which could be a practical consideration for families looking to secure a place mid-phase.

Academically, St Ann's Heath is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2015, and an ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. At Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Surrey local authority average of 66%. The school ranks 12th out of 17 primary schools in Runnymede on this metric, placing it in the bottom half locally and around the 75th percentile nationally. Individual subject scores are more mixed: 85% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths, but only 54% did so in writing. Higher-attaining pupils are a smaller group, with 15% achieving the higher standard across all three subjects and 41% reaching that level in reading.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, forest school area, sensory room and an ICT suite, alongside clubs such as book club, eco club and coding. Sports provision covers swimming, gymnastics, dance and athletics. For children with additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, social and emotional mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent feedback from the Ofsted Parent View survey is broadly positive, with 82% of the 44 respondents saying they would recommend the school. Strong majorities agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, feels safe, and that the school communicates well about learning. This is a school that may particularly suit families who value a broad, inclusive environment and are comfortable with a results profile that sits below the Surrey average but shows clear strengths in reading and maths.

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