Located in Surbiton, Knollmead Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Knollmead Primary School currently has around 239 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 28 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 10%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Knollmead, Surbiton, KT5 9QP |
| Website: | www.knollmeadprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083373778 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kingston upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Tan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140667 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 239 |
| Number of Boys: | 121 |
| Number of Girls: | 118 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.50% | 73 |
| Pakistani | 10.00% | 24 |
| Other White | 9.60% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 9.20% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.90% | 14 |
| African | 5.40% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 5.00% | 12 |
| Indian | 4.60% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 4.60% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knollmead Primary School Knollmead , Tolworth KT5 9QP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | - not rated | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School 399 Ewell Road , Tolworth KT6 7DG | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malden Parochial CofE Primary School The Manor Drive , KT4 7LW | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | - not rated | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form Tala Close , Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form KT6 7EY | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Tolworth Girls' School and Centre for Continuing Education Fullers Way North , KT6 7LQ | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ewell High School Ruxley Lane , KT19 9JW | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Tutorial College 299 Ewell Road , KT6 7AB | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dysart School 190 Ewell Road , KT6 6HL | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.