Stepgates Community School
Stepgates, Chertsey, KT16 8HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stepgates Community School is a primary school in Chertsey for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 5th of 5 primary schools in Chertsey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 13 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Stepgates Community School is a deeply caring and inclusive school. Pupils flourish here because leaders and teachers know them as individuals and have high expectations for all. This includes disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are polite and respectful. Leaders work closely with the local community and develop strong, trusted partnerships with parents. Staff work well together with a common ambition to help pupils to feel happy and safe. Pupils know that everyone is welcome at this school. They are highly respectful of each other and of adults. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say it rarely happens. Staff deal with any issues quickly and fairly. Pupils have positive relationships with staff and know they can share any worries. Pupils' personal development is a top priority for leaders and all staff. Each year there is a whole-school trip, most recently to Windsor. Pupils raise money for charities and learn about the world beyond their own community. Special events like the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) workshop inspire pupils to give back and appreciate those that volunteer in the service.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not identify, with precision, the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn. As a result, some pupils are overwhelmed with too much content. Leaders should refine the curriculum to make clear the important knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember in all subjects.
- The attendance of many pupils is too low. This means that pupils are missing too much of their education. Leaders should ensure that they strengthen their work with parents and carers so that that pupils' attendance improves, and they access the full curriculum offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
278 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Stepgates Community School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Pyrcroft Grange Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Meadowcroft Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Darley Dene Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tara Ford
- Phone
- 01932563022
- Address
- Stepgates, Chertsey, KT16 8HT
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125122
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.