Cobham Montessori School, Surrey
Cobham Montessori School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Surrey. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Cobham Montessori School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Cobham Montessori School are Feltonfleet (1.1 miles); Notre Dame Preparatory School (1.2 miles, selective); Notre Dame School (1.2 miles, selective); and ACS Cobham International School (1.4 miles).
FeltonfleetNotre Dame Preparatory SchoolNotre Dame SchoolACS Cobham International School
Who goes there
In 2026, 9 pupils (39.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street (n-bound), 110 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Cobham Montessori creates a culture where children are enthusiastic and motivated learners from age 2 onwards. Staff have exceptionally high expectations and work patiently with each child, helping those who struggle to develop confidence and persistence. Pupils are taught to learn independently, make good choices and take pride in their contributions - preparing them well emotionally, socially and academically for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with expert staff who make strong connections between subjects - pupils build deep, interconnected knowledge
- Outstanding focus on early reading and writing, taught together with phonics, matched to each child's learning level
- Exemplary character development - pupils learn self-discipline, autonomy, respect, empathy and kindness
- Tailored, individualised learning approach where each pupil learns through their own interests with regular staff feedback
- Exceptional support for children with SEND, identified quickly and supported to learn the same curriculum as peers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school meeting all independent school standards and remaining fully compliant with the Equality Act 2010.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga, outdoor learning, curriculum-related class outings
Cobham Montessori School is an independent day school for ages 2-11 following Maria Montessori teaching methods. The school has been rated Outstanding across all areas, with pupils showing exceptional enthusiasm, behaviour and achievement.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Cobham Montessori School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 30
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 27 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
23 pupils
35 places
12 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Surrey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Surrey
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
39.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
23
Total Pupils
10
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Cobham Montessori School
Questions parents ask about Cobham Montessori School
What is Cobham Montessori School's Ofsted rating?
Cobham Montessori School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does Cobham Montessori School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, Cobham Montessori School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Cobham Montessori School?
Cobham Montessori School has around 23 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Cobham Montessori School?
Cobham Montessori School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Cobham Montessori School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 30 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 27 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cobham Montessori School?
Cobham Montessori School is at The Hall, 21-23 Spencer Road, Surrey, KT11 2AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)