Claygate Primary School, Esher

In its own words: "Claygate Primary School, fondly known as CPS, is a two-form entry school located in a wonderful setting in the heart of Claygate.We are passionate aboute learning outside the classroom both within our extensive grounds and beyond. The children enjoy outstanding facilities including a 20m heated swimming pool."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, multi-sports, running, dance and drama.

In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Claygate Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 88% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 62 families put Claygate Primary School as their first choice and 135 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Claygate Primary School are Esher Church School (0.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 98% maths); Lovelace Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 70% reading, 71% maths); Ellingham Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 85% maths); and Hinchley Wood Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 86% maths).

Claygate Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Claygate Primary School is one of 3 schools run by The Ember Learning Trust, an academy trust.

11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 13 (3.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Claygate Rail Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dalmore Avenue (adjacent), 250 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Claygate Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 29 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).

In 2024/25, Claygate Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Claygate Primary School are Chessington School (1.4 miles), Hinchley Wood School (1.5 miles) and Esher Church of England High School (1.7 miles).