Darley Dene Primary School, Addlestone

In its own words: "All staff at Darley Dene understand that they are teachers of children with SEND and are committed to equality of opportunity and access to all areas of school life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Darley Dene, we are proud to be a one-form entry primary school, which allows us to truly know every child and family. This personal approach helps us build strong relationships and tailor learning to ensure every child feels valued, supported, and challenged."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, art and cheerleading.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £2.50 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9.15am, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 3.45pm and an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Darley Dene Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Darley Dene Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Darley Dene Primary School are Sayes Court School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 72% maths); St Paul's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); Ongar Place Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 72% maths); and Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 97% maths).

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

Darley Dene Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Lumen Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 48.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (35%), Asian (21%) and Black (8%).

In 2026, 38 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 18 (7.7%) 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.

Darley Dene Primary School has a resourced provision (8 places, 6 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit (8 places, 6 pupils on roll) for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability and moderate learning difficulties.

The nearest railway station is Addlestone Rail Station, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tesco, 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 170 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Darley Dene Primary School issued 35 suspensions, 15.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Darley Dene Primary School are Jubilee High School (0.6 miles); Chertsey High School (1 mile); Heathside School (1.1 miles); and Salesian School, Chertsey (1.5 miles).