Warren Mead Infant School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Warren Mead Infant School
Warren Mead Infant School is a state primary in Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, and its headline metrics paint a picture of a school that is broadly in line with the local authority average, but with a few notable specifics. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, confirmed it remains Good overall, with Good ratings for early years provision, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness. This places it among the majority of Surrey’s 298 primary schools, where 33 hold an Outstanding rating. The nearest Outstanding-rated infant school, Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery, is 1.8 km away. While Warren Mead doesn’t top the LA’s rankings, its consistent Good grade and solid local standing make it a reliable choice for families in the area.
Academically, the school’s performance is best understood through its Ofsted outcomes rather than published exam results, as the data does not include KS2 SATs or Progress 8 scores. The 2023 inspection noted that the school remains Good, with no downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2011. The early years provision was also rated Good, which is particularly relevant given the school’s age range of 2 to 7. Without specific KS2 data, it’s not possible to compare directly against the Surrey LA average of 66, but the school’s consistent Good rating suggests it meets expected standards. The school has 206 pupils against a capacity of 210, and only 5.5% are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average, indicating a relatively affluent intake.
For families considering Warren Mead, the practical details are reassuring. The school is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 137 applications for 60 places, with 54 first-preference offers made from 60 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.28. Facilities include music rooms, a sports hall, an ICT suite, a library, a sensory room, an outdoor playground, art studios, and a chapel. Sports offered are football, dance, gymnastics, and cricket, while clubs include film, chess, coding, gardening, and science. SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This combination of strong facilities, targeted support, and high demand makes it a good fit for local families who value a well-resourced infant school with a clear focus on early years development.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Partridge Mead, Banstead, Reigate and Banstead, SM7 1LS |
| Headteacher | Scott Maclean |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.5% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British74.3%
- Mixed8.7%
- White (other)7.8%
- Asian7.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
1.89 kmstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2025/26. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
6
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
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Contact Information
Partridge Mead, Banstead
Reigate and Banstead, SM7 1LS
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