Located in West Byfleet, St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, Byfleet is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, Byfleet currently has around 427 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.3%). other white pupils make up about 11.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Hart Road, West Byfleet, KT14 7NJ
Website: www.stmarys-byfleet.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932410300
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Surrey
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jacquie Chambers
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 125150

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/01/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 455
Number of Pupils: 427
Number of Boys: 205
Number of Girls: 222

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British66.30%283
Other White11.50%49
Pakistani4.70%20
White and Asian4.20%18
Other Mixed2.80%12
Indian2.60%11
African2.30%10
Other Asian1.40%6
White and Black Caribbean1.40%6
White and Black African0.70%3
Irish0.70%3
Chinese0.70%3
Caribbean0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (-1.6)
Writing: Below Average (-2.5)
Maths: Below Average (-2.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
59%
Town average
71%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
12%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.7
Local authority average
106.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School, Byfleet
Hart Road , Byfleet KT14 7NJ
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
The Manor School
Magdalen Crescent , Byfleet KT14 7SR
- not rated 462 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Byfleet Primary School
King's Head Lane , Byfleet KT14 7AT
3out of 4 1,199 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Byfleet Primary School
King's Head Lane , Byfleet KT14 7AT
- not rated 1,199 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
West Byfleet Infant School
Camphill Road , KT14 6EF
3out of 4 1,946 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pyrford Middle School
Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SP
- not rated 2,739 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fullbrook School
Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW
3out of 4 2,478 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fullbrook School
Selsdon Road , New Haw KT15 3HW
- not rated 2,478 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakfield School
Coldharbour Road , Pyrford GU22 8SJ
- not rated 2,699 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Rowley Bristow School
Pyrford , GU22 8UG
- not rated 2,737 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pyrford Centre
Engliff Lane , Pyrford GU22 8SU
- not rated 2,902 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highfield School
143 Old Woking Road , Pyrford GU22 8PD
- not rated 3,252 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.