Maple Infants' School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 7
Ofsted: Good

Maple Road, Surbiton, KT6 4ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Maple Infants' School is a primary school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 63 schools in Kingston upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 October 2014, report published 4 November 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 September 2023

Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff inspire pupils to be curious learners. Pupils enjoy lessons and value learning new things. The school prepares pupils well for transition into Year 3. There is a strong culture of keeping children safe. Working relationships between adults and staff are respectful. This underpins the positive behaviour in the school. Pupils know the school rules and learn about the difference between right and wrong. Staff enable pupils to manage their emotions and resolve any minor disagreements positively. Leaders provide a range of opportunities and experiences that enhance pupils' talents and interests. Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs, such as choir, tennis and Spanish. They take pride in representing their school as members of the school parliament and in local sporting competitions. The school is part of a close-knit community. Many parents and carers and staff shared that the school is a nurturing environment that enables pupils to thrive. Parents appreciated the guidance they receive to support their children's learning and development at home.

What the school should improve

  • On occasions, teachers do not routinely check what pupils know and can do to adapt and meet the range of pupils' needs. This limits the development of some pupils' knowledge and skills securely. The school should continue to develop staff's confidence and expertise in adapting teaching to enable all pupils to access the intended curriculum successfully.

Pupil numbers and mix

284 pupils on roll, with places for 322

Eligible for free school meals4.2%

4.2%, 22.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.5%

40.5%, 18.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.7%

7.7%, 7.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.4%

0.4%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Maple Infants' School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School0.1 milesReport card: Strong standard78% met the expected standard
Lime Tree Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard
St Matthew's CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
St John's C of E Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
King Athelstan Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Barwell
Address
Maple Road, Surbiton, KT6 4AL
Local authority
Kingston upon Thames
URN
102577

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.