Claygate Primary School
Foley Road, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Claygate Primary School is a primary school in Esher for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 3rd of 4 primary schools in Esher. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 13 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
The 'Claygate Charter' makes this school a very exciting place to learn. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They value the extensive range of activities provided for them both in and outside of lessons. Leaders ensure that the school's values and 'Claygate Pledges' are at the heart of school life. Leaders have high expectations in every aspect of school and want the very best for all pupils. In the majority of subjects, including English and mathematics, leaders have planned the curriculum so that pupils learn and remember knowledge successfully. The new Nursery provision ensures that children receive the very best start to their education. Children in the early years are happy and stimulated, with a range of exciting resources and well-planned activities. Pupils' behaviour is calm and orderly. Pupils show respect towards each other and trust adults to help them with any issues or worries they may have. As a result, they feel safe in school. Bullying is rare, and adults are quick to deal with it when it does happen. Pupils benefit from an exceptionally wide range of clubs and enrichment activities. For example, opportunities to learn Japanese and Makaton improve pupils' communication skills. Through residential experiences, pupils learn independence and resilience
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not always use the most effective strategies to enable all pupils to remember the most important knowledge and skills that leaders have identified. This means that pupils do not always achieve as well as they could. Leaders need to continue supporting teachers to deliver the curriculum effectively in all subjects so pupils know more and remember more over time.
- Despite leaders' determined efforts, there are still too many pupils, including some of the most vulnerable, missing school on a regular basis. As a result, they miss out on important learning, develop gaps in their understanding and struggle to remember key knowledge and skills. Leaders need to continue working with parents so attendance of these pupils improves further.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
362 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Claygate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Preparatory School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Milbourne Lodge School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Esher Church School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Lovelace Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Ellingham Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Ember Learning Trust
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dan Cadman
- Phone
- 01372465348
- Address
- Foley Road, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0NB
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125108
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.