Manorfield Primary and Nursery School, Horley

From the headteacher's welcome: "Step through the gates of Manorfield, and you'll discover more than just a school - you'll find a vibrant, caring community where every child is celebrated as an individual. Established with Heart and Heritage Manorfield opened its doors on 6th September 2004, born from the proud legacy of two long-standing local schools."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 1.30pm, an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 8.40am, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 3.10pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Manorfield Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (93% in reading, 85% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Manorfield Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 139 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Manorfield Primary and Nursery School are Horley Infant School (0.5 miles); Yattendon School (0.5 miles, 78% reading, 90% maths); Meath Green Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); and Meath Green Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).

Manorfield Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 55 pupils (23.6%) received SEN support and 18 (7.7%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Manorfield Primary and Nursery School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Horley Rail Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Court Lodge Shops (outside), 200 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 288 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Manorfield Primary and Nursery School issued 10 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.