Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Surbiton

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~415m)Possible (~593m)Unlikely (~771m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Shona Pitcher
Pupils:655 / 682 capacity
LA:Kingston upon Thames
Phone:02083995344
Address:Grand Avenue, Surbiton, KT5 9HU
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 17 March 2026View full report
URN:102580
UKPRN:10072864
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Kingston and Surbiton
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Grand Avenue creates a warm, nurturing environment where every child is known and valued. The school excels at supporting vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs, ensuring they achieve well and feel they belong. Reading is prioritised effectively, helping pupils develop a genuine love of books and confidence to access the wider curriculum.

Key Strengths

  • Strong inclusive culture with excellent support for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
  • Pupils' attainment in reading, writing and mathematics consistently above national averages
  • Positive behaviour, attitudes and relationships characterised by kindness and courtesy
  • Effective pastoral support and mental health provision
  • Well-designed ambitious curriculum across subjects

Areas for Improvement

  • Some variability in how well teachers use checks on understanding to address misconceptions and deepen knowledge
  • Limited opportunities for pupils to develop vocabulary and practise using new words in context
  • Pupils do not have detailed knowledge of fundamental British values and different faiths
  • Attendance broadly in line with national average but room for improvement

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

School eco champions, school council, morning clubs, homework club, computer club, calming activities, clubs, educational trips

Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is a highly inclusive school where all pupils are known and cared for, with positive relationships at the heart of the school's work. Pupils are happy, feel safe and receive high-quality care, with attainment in reading, writing and mathematics consistently above national averages.

At a Glance

14.6%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-1ppMaths+5ppWriting+8pp

Reading has remained stable at around 86%. Maths has improved from 75% to 80%. Writing has improved from 70% to 78%.

Class Sizes

27.4

Avg class size

28.3

Infant (KS1)

29.7

KS2

24

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Malden Manor (Entrance)
1.1km · 19 min walk

Bus Stops

Edith Gardens (->S)
347m · 6 min walk
Highfield Road / Oakdene Drive (->E)
412m · 7 min walk
Southcote Avenue (->S)
430m · 7 min walk
Southwood Drive / Elmbridge Avenue (->S)
445m · 7 min walk
Pine Gardens (->S)
449m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

96%

Near capacity

655 pupils

682 capacity

27 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Surbiton

Medium pressure
New homes approved:718
Projected new pupils:180

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Surbiton

Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Thames

Low demand0.92x oversubscription

Places available

1,702

Applications

1,568

Got 1st preference

88.1%

Got preferred school

98.0%

Primary admissions across Kingston upon Thames (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

17 March 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
15 June 2021
16 March 2016

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.55899%

Overall absence

11.90476%

Persistent absence

546

Enrolments

Authorised3.05391%
Unauthorised1.50508%
Persistent (10%+)11.90476%
Severe (50%+)0.3663%

Absence trend

3.63486%
18/19
2.98677%
20/21
5.51848%
21/22
5.19047%
22/23
4.88077%
23/24
4.55899%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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