The Weald CofE Primary School

About The Weald CofE Primary School

The Weald CofE Primary School in Mole Valley is a junior school for pupils aged 7 to 11, currently educating 131 children against a total capacity of 346. That means the school is running at roughly 38% capacity, which is notably low and suggests there is significant room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.8%, which is higher than the national average for primary schools in England, typically around 23-24%, but still indicates a relatively mixed intake in terms of socioeconomic background. The school is a Church of England state school, and its headteacher is James Baguley. While the data does not include specific admission oversubscription figures, the gap between pupil numbers and capacity implies that the school is not currently oversubscribed, which may be a practical consideration for families looking for a place in the area.

Academically, The Weald CofE Primary School performs around the middle of the pack. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is below the local authority average of 66% for Surrey, placing the school 134th out of 298 similar schools in the county. In the Mole Valley district, it ranks 6th out of 11 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half locally. Looking at individual subjects, 74% met the expected standard in reading and maths, while 63% did so in writing. Higher attainment — achieving a high score — was less common: 26% in reading, 20% in maths, and just 6% across all three subjects. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, which rated the school Inadequate.

The school offers a range of facilities including a dining hall, library, playing fields, sports hall, gymnasium and a chapel, which is fitting for a Church of England school. Sports on offer include football, tennis, athletics and netball, and there are clubs such as film, eco and art club. For children with additional needs, the school provides support for social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. Given its relatively low pupil numbers and capacity, this school may suit families who prefer a smaller, more intimate setting, particularly those who value a faith-based environment. It is not oversubscribed, so securing a place is likely straightforward, but parents should weigh the below-average KS2 outcomes against the school’s recent improvement trajectory and its range of facilities and support.

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