Foresters Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Foresters Primary School.
Foresters Primary School, Wallington
Foresters Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wallington. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 6 schools in Wallington with published results, and 11,625th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 136% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Sutton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Foresters Primary School in detail
Foresters Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, basketball and Lego.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Foresters Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 82% in Sutton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 68% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Foresters Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Foresters Primary School as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Foresters Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Foresters Primary School are Foresters Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Bandon Hill Primary School (0.2 miles, 80% reading, 73% maths); St Elphege's RC Junior School (0.3 miles); and St Elphege's RC Infants' School (0.3 miles).
Foresters Primary SchoolBandon Hill Primary SchoolSt Elphege's RC Junior SchoolSt Elphege's RC Infants' School
Who goes there
38.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 43 pupils (16.6%) received SEN support and 47 (18.1%) 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 autism. The school has a SEN unit for pupils with particular needs.
Staffing
Foresters Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wallington Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Waterer Rise, 190 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Foresters Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
38.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 54% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.6
Avg class size
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Foresters Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Foresters Primary School.
- Orchard Childcare @ Foresters Primary schoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Aunty Connie's Childcare310m away · Not yet graded
- Willow Wonderclub530m away · Not yet graded
- Come and Play Childcare Ltd550m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Foresters Primary School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Sutton's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Foresters Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Foresters Primary School is in Sutton; for families living there:
Apply to Sutton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Foresters Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
136%
Over capacity
238 pupils
175 places
63 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wallington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wallington
Across Sutton council
Places available
2,445
Applications
2,159
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Sutton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
47
EHC Plans
34.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
259
Total Pupils
155
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
16.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,859
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,647
Per pupil
£1735k
Total funding
£141k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.8%
Overall absence
19.9%
Persistent absence
216
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Foresters Primary School
What are SATs results like at Foresters Primary School?
Of the pupils at Foresters Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Foresters Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Foresters Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Foresters Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Foresters Primary School is oversubscribed, Sutton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Foresters Primary School?
Foresters Primary School was full in 2025, at 136% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Foresters Primary School?
Classes at Foresters Primary School average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Foresters Primary School?
Foresters Primary School has around 259 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Foresters Primary School?
6.8% of sessions were missed at Foresters Primary School in 2024/25. 19.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Foresters Primary School?
Apply through Sutton's coordinated admissions process, naming Foresters Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Foresters Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Orchard Childcare @ Foresters Primary school (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Foresters Primary School?
Foresters Primary School is at Redford Avenue, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 9DP.