Hawkedale Primary School, Sunbury on Thames

In its own words: "Our school has a very clear vision which is shared by children, staff, parents, carers and governors: The Hawkedale learning family are both fair and inclusive . We ensure that we respect the differences between us and the opinions of others in all our communication and actions."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will undertake. Hawkedale is a delightful Primary school that our children, staff and governors are proud of. We provide a caring and supportive environment, and we have high expectations of success."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Monday 9 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Hawkedale Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 97% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Hawkedale Primary School as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 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 Hawkedale Primary School are Springfield Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 67% maths); St Ignatius Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, 90% reading, 84% maths); Chennestone Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); and Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School (0.9 miles, Good).

Hawkedale Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (5%).

The nearest railway station is Upper Halliford Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Croysdale Avenue (adjacent), 330 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 146 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.

Hawkedale Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Hawkedale Primary School are The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.3 miles), Sunbury Manor School (0.5 miles), St Paul's Catholic College (0.5 miles) and Heathside Walton-on-Thames (1 mile).