Maple Infants' School, Surbiton
Maple Infants' School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Surbiton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade. It was 92% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kingston upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Maple Infants' School in detail
Maple Infants' School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 6:00pm.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Maple Infants' School
For September 2026 entry, 80 families put Maple Infants' School as their first choice and 247 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Maple Infants' School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Maple Infants' School are St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 84% maths); Lime Tree Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 68% maths); St Matthew's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 79% maths); and St John's C of E Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 90% maths).
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior SchoolLime Tree Primary SchoolSt Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolSt John's C of E Primary School
Who goes there
4.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 40.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (34%), Mixed (15%) and Asian (12%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Surbiton, about 340 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Crescent Surbiton, 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Maple Infants' School issued 2 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Maple Infants' School are The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (0.3 miles) and Hinchley Wood School (1.6 miles).
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form CentreHinchley Wood School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Maple Infants' School excels at inspiring curious learners with a well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge step-by-step. The school provides a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive, supported by excellent teaching of reading and a wide range of enriching activities. Staff work closely with families and value the guidance they provide to support children's learning at home.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on early reading with pupils reading fluently and accurately by end of Year 2
- Well-designed curriculum with pupils building knowledge progressively through each year
- Teachers have secure subject knowledge and model subject-specific language skilfully
- Wide range of clubs and enrichment activities that enhance pupils' talents and interests
- Positive behaviour driven by respectful relationships and clear school rules
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always adapt learning carefully for pupils with SEND, which limits their development of knowledge and skills
- Teachers need to routinely check what pupils know and can do to better meet the range of pupils' needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of keeping children safe and clear systems in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, tennis, Spanish, school parliament, local sporting competitions
Maple Infants' School continues to be a good school with high aspirations for all pupils. Leaders have created a strong culture of keeping children safe, where pupils enjoy lessons and value learning new things.
At a Glance
4.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
27.9
Infant (KS1)
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Maple Infants' School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Maple Infants' School.
- Lion Pack Camp SASMAt the school · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - Hollyfield550m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Surbiton Study Centre700m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Maple Infants' School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Maple Infants' School is in Kingston upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Kingston upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 60
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 46 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot.
12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Thames is 41 (the median across 65 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Maple Infants' School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
249 pupils
270 places
21 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Surbiton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Surbiton
Across Kingston upon Thames council
Places available
1,664
Applications
1,457
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Kingston upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
8.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
284
Total Pupils
129
Boys
155
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,919
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,787
Per pupil
£1554k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
8.2%
Persistent absence
170
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Maple Infants' School
Questions parents ask about Maple Infants' School
What is Maple Infants' School's Ofsted rating?
Maple Infants' School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Maple Infants' School?
No fixed boundary. When Maple Infants' School is oversubscribed, Kingston upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Maple Infants' School?
Maple Infants' School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 270 places.
How big are the classes at Maple Infants' School?
Classes at Maple Infants' School average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Maple Infants' School?
Maple Infants' School has around 284 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Maple Infants' School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Maple Infants' School in 2024/25. 8.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Maple Infants' School?
Apply through Kingston upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Maple Infants' School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Maple Infants' School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Lion Pack Camp SASM (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Maple Infants' School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 46 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot. 12 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Thames is 41 (the median across 65 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Maple Infants' School?
Maple Infants' School is at Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)