West Byfleet Junior School
About West Byfleet Junior School
West Byfleet Junior School sits in the middle of the pack academically within Surrey, with 64% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in 2023/24. That is just two percentage points below the local authority average of 66% for primary schools, so the school is broadly in line with its peers rather than a standout performer. Where it does nudge ahead is in reading: 87% of pupils hit the expected standard and 42% reached the higher standard, both comfortably above what you might expect from a school ranked 10th out of 20 in Woking. The average reading score of 108 is notably strong, while maths sits at 105. The school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its graded inspection in 2016, and an ungraded visit in January 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. That is a solid improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2013, suggesting a stable trajectory under headteacher Ben Wasserberg.
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What 75 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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