Walton Oak Primary School
Walton Oak Primary School, Ambleside Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walton Oak Primary School is a primary school in Walton-on-Thames for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 3rd of 4 primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2017, report published 13 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils are happy and enjoy attending Walton Oak Primary School. The school's 'WOW' values of being ambitious, collaborative, courageous, curious, inclusive, kind, resilient and respectful are lived and breathed by the whole school community. Caring and respectful relationships between adults and pupils run through the school. Pupils learn to celebrate diversity and to treat everyone with kindness. As one pupil said, 'It would be boring if everyone was the same.' Staff have high expectations for pupils. The new behaviour policy is used consistently, and routines are well established. Pupils understand what is expected of them. Pupils know the school rules and like the rewards they get for making positive choices and 'staying on green'. Low-level disruption is uncommon in class. Teachers address any interruptions quickly when they do occur. Pupils say that they feel safe in school and that bullying is rare. Leaders quickly resolve any difficulties or problems that may arise. Leaders have ensured that the curriculum is enriched through trips, visits and workshops. Pupils enjoy the wider opportunities that they have, such as working with authors and graphic designers. Pupils relish the leadership opportunities available and take an active role in improving the school through the pupil parliament. As one parent summarised, 'There are many opportunities for children to challenge themselves and have enriching experiences.'
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not been precise enough about the most important things they want pupils to know and remember. This means that, in these subjects, teachers are unclear exactly what they need to teach and assess. Leaders should ensure that, in all subjects, the curriculum is equally well thought out so that pupils learn the important knowledge that they need to know and remember.
- In some subjects, teachers do not always check pupils' understanding precisely enough. As a result, gaps in pupils' learning and any misconceptions are not addressed well enough. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the information needed to spot and quickly remedy any misunderstanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
421 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Walton Oak Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Danesfield Manor School | 0.3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Ashley Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Bell Farm Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Grovelands Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LUMEN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sian McCarthy
- Phone
- 01932259604
- Address
- Walton Oak Primary School, Ambleside Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3LN
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 146682
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.