Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School, Hindhead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, supportive school where pupils genuinely enjoy learning and feel they belong. Teachers have high expectations and work hard to help every child succeed, with particular strength in teaching reading from the start of Reception. The school provides excellent pastoral support and has created a caring community where children feel safe and happy.
Key Strengths
- Phonics teaching is particularly strong, with Year 1 phonics screening results consistently above national figures
- Well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects with strong focus on early reading and writing
- Inclusive culture with high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged groups
- Effective pastoral support and wellbeing provision, including 'Otters' breaktime activities and drop-in sessions
- Strong leadership that has driven considerable improvement since the previous inspection
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality needs to be more consistent - not all staff check pupils' understanding and address knowledge gaps equally well
- Adult interactions during play-based learning in Early Years are not consistently effective in supporting children's learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Play leaders programme, 'Otters' breaktime crafts and activities, drop-in wellbeing sessions, careers events, community involvement opportunities, workshops on positive male identity
Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School is a caring, nurturing school where pupils achieve well and feel safe. Leaders have successfully improved the school since the previous inspection, with pupils now achieving consistently in line with national averages.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 81%. Maths has improved from 71% to 77%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
31.3
Avg class size
31.3
KS2
4
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
214 pupils
218 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hindhead
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hindhead
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(111)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.02382%
Overall absence
12.56545%
Persistent absence
191
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.