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Westvale Park Primary Academy

Westvale Park Primary Academy

Reigate and Banstead, RH6 8SUPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

67%

Capacity

323

Pupils

2.5x

Demand

About Westvale Park Primary Academy

Westvale Park Primary Academy sits in Surrey, a local authority where the average Key Stage 2 attainment score sits at 66. The school’s own most recent data isn’t provided here, so a direct numerical comparison against that LA average isn’t possible from the information available. What we do know is that the school was rated Good in its 2023 Ofsted inspection, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. That’s a strong signal: while many Surrey primaries achieve Good, only 33 out of 298 in the county hold an Outstanding overall rating, so Westvale Park’s personal development mark places it in a select group for that specific area. The school also has a notably low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 7.3%, well below the national average, which suggests a relatively affluent intake. Oversubscription is heavy — 145 applications for 58 places in the 2025/26 intake, with 84 first-preference applications — indicating strong local demand.

Academically, the Ofsted breakdown shows the school is solid across the board. Quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all received Good ratings, while early years provision also came in at Good. The Outstanding for personal development is the real highlight here — it suggests pupils are thriving in terms of character, resilience, and wider life skills. Without published Key Stage 2 results or a Progress 8 score for this school, we can’t say whether it outperforms the Surrey average of 66, but the Good rating across core academic areas implies it’s meeting expectations. The school’s nursery provision for ages 2 and up means children can start early, and the mixed-gender, non-religious character keeps it accessible to a broad range of families. The headteacher, Susan Kelly, has been in post since at least the 2023 inspection.

For families considering Westvale Park, the practical picture is reassuring. The school is oversubscribed by a factor of 2.5, so applying early and as a first preference is essential — 57 of the 84 first-preference applicants secured a place in the most recent round. Facilities include music rooms, an ICT suite, a sports hall, and an outdoor playground, with clubs ranging from film and coding to choir and gardening. Sports provision covers rounders, gymnastics, cross country, cricket, and football. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language issues, multi-sensory impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that seems to suit families who value strong personal development alongside solid academics, and who are prepared to navigate a competitive admissions process in a desirable Surrey location.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCavell Way, Horley, Reigate and Banstead, RH6 8SU
HeadteacherSusan Kelly
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils323
Free School Meals (FSM)7.3%
School Capacity323 / 480 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

4
Music RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsCross CountryCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

58

Applications

145

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

84 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

Source: westvaleparkprimaryacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Class profile

2024/25
Pupils per teacherBelow average
21.5pupils per qualified teacher

Half of schools in England do better than this.

Average class sizeBottom 25% of schools
29.4pupils per class

75% of schools in England do better than this.

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

2024/25
Free school meals7.3%

Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).

English as additional language16.4%

Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.

Ethnic background

  • White British70.6%
  • Mixed9.8%
  • Asian8.3%
  • White (other)6.5%
  • Black0.3%

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

2024/25
Overall attendanceTop 25% of schools
96.0%

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Persistent absenteesTop 25% of schools
8.3%

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsBelow average
2.2 per 100

Half of schools in England do better than this.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

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

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Real catchment (council data)
1 mile reference
Last admitted distance · 2025/26

453 mstraight line

400 m500 m48045320242025

Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2025/26. Check your address below.

Schools within 1 mile (reference area)

4

Total schools

3

Oversubscribed

4

Primary

Medium competition area

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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Westvale Park Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01293365019www.westvaleparkprimaryacademy.org

Cavell Way, Horley

Reigate and Banstead, RH6 8SU

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Cavell Way, Horley

Reigate and Banstead, RH6 8SU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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