Sayes Court School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Sayes Court Farm Drive, Addlestone, KT15 1NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sayes Court School is a primary school in Addlestone for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 3rd of 6 primary schools in Addlestone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 October 2022, report published 30 November 2022

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 18 October 2022

Pupils flourish at this inclusive school. The atmosphere is calm and purposeful and there is a well-established culture of learning. Pupils love coming to school, arriving each morning full of enthusiasm for the day ahead. Pupils strive to achieve well because of the high expectations staff have of them. Lessons are rarely disrupted by poor behaviour and relationships are respectful. Pupils are kind and care about each other. They feel happy and safe as bullying is not tolerated. Pupils know that any issues would be quickly resolved by adults. Leaders provide effective support for pupils' mental health and well-being. A recent assembly educated pupils about what it means to be a young carer. Pupils are keen to encourage and support their young carer friends, including through the young carers club. Personal development at the school is first class. Leaders' ambitious vision of 'I can, I can, I can' encourages pupils to be resilient and 'become the very best version of themselves'. Pupils talk excitedly about the wealth of opportunities they have to pursue their interests. They relish the leadership positions available to them and are encouraged to become active, responsible citizens. Pupils are proud of their school and of their work with their local MP to generate improvements to the community.

What the school should improve

  • In a minority of subjects, teachers do not always check pupils' understanding carefully enough. This means that, sometimes, gaps or misunderstandings go unaddressed. Leaders should make sure that teachers routinely check pupils have retained the important learning and use this information to adjust teaching as needed.
  • At times, there are inconsistencies in how well the early reading interventions are taught. This means that some pupils are not getting the support they need to become confident and fluent readers. Leaders should ensure that all staff are well trained to confidently teach all aspects of the school's phonic programme, including within individual reading sessions.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

237 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals22.8%

22.8%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.5%

16.5%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.3%

9.3%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sayes Court School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Darley Dene Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Ongar Place Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
St Paul's CofE Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Holy Family Catholic Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard79% met the expected standard
Meadowcroft Community Primary School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
BOURNE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Renny
Address
Sayes Court Farm Drive, Addlestone, KT15 1NB
Local authority
Surrey
URN
140860

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.