Banstead Infant School and Nursery, Banstead

In its own words: "Inspiring all children to gain a strong sense of self belief and a love of learning, so they can become creative, resilient and independent. Teaching children the knowledge and skills that enable them to be confident, independent learners Encouraging children to be creative thinkers who use reasoning and are imaginative, curious, observant, investigative, co-operative, adventurous and determined"

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are so proud of our school, because we have such a fantastic, nurturing team where relationships and values are strong. Banstead Infant School and Nursery is a three-form entry infant school and nursery catering for 2 to 7 year olds, with just under 270 children on role."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Banstead Infant School and Nursery as their first choice and 167 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Banstead Infant School and Nursery are Banstead Community Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 72% reading, 68% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 82% maths); Warren Mead Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); and Warren Mead Infant School (0.8 miles, Good).

Banstead Infant School and Nursery is one of 43 schools run by GLF Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (8%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (5%) received SEN support and 7 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Banstead Infant School and Nursery had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Banstead Rail Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castleton Drive (opposite), 340 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Banstead Infant School and Nursery stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Banstead Infant School and Nursery recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.