Banstead Community Junior School
The Horseshoe, Banstead, SM7 2BQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Banstead Community Junior School is a primary school in Banstead for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 4th of 4 primary schools in Banstead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2023, report published 26 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 June 2023
Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well, academically and socially. Pupils meet these expectations successfully. Leaders have created a strong sense of community. Warm relationships, built on respect and trust, permeate this school. Pupils are happy and polite. They behave well in lessons and on the playgrounds. They enjoy playing football, using the fitness equipment and climbing on the 'Castle' during their breaktimes. Pupils understand the school's rules and follow them well. Leaders do not accept any form of derogatory behaviour. They gather thoughtfully the views of pupils in small focus groups. This means that leaders understand any issues that might affect pupils. Pupils feel safe in school. Leaders deal with issues well, including the rare cases of bullying. Pupils appreciate the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer. They are proud of their school and love representing Banstead Juniors in sporting events such as athletics and lacrosse. Leaders ensure that pupils make a positive contribution to society. Pupils learn to care and respect others. They are kind to each other. Pupils love caring for Dave, the school tortoise. Recently, Year 6 held their enterprise week, building up a business and raising money for a cancer charity successfully.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is not always strong enough to teach the new curriculum as well as leaders intend. They are not as sure what to focus on when they check what pupils can do and remember. As a result, in these few subjects, pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should make sure that staff have the knowledge and confidence they need to teach and assess the new curriculum consistently well.
- Some systems that leaders use to find out how well the school is working do not give them the information they need. This means that, sometimes, leaders do not know quickly enough when they need to change policy or practice to make further improvements. Leaders should ensure that systems to monitor the effectiveness of school improvement are as purposeful, efficient and strategic as they can be.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
82 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
278 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Banstead Community Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Infant School and Nursery | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Banstead Preparatory School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Aberdour Preparatory School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Warren Mead Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Samantha Bowry
- Phone
- 01737351788
- Address
- The Horseshoe, Banstead, SM7 2BQ
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125023
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.