Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Surbiton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
655 pupils
682 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Surbiton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Surbiton
Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Thames
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.55899%
Overall absence
11.90476%
Persistent absence
546
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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