Merstham Primary School, Redhill

In its own words: "Our vision, "Together we fly", drives everything we do at Merstham Primary. It captures our belief that when we learn, grow and aspire as one community, every child can flourish. Our values bring this vision to life every single day. They shape how we learn, how we behave, and how we look after one another."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to lead such a vibrant and ambitious school at the heart of a diverse and close-knit community. At Merstham, we are passionate about creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and inspired to achieve their full potential, both in the classroom and beyond."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics and karate.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 4 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Merstham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 57% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Merstham Primary School as their first choice and 111 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 Merstham Primary School are Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 75% reading, 83% maths); Furzefield Primary Academy (0.6 miles); St Matthew's CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (1.8 miles, 82% reading, 83% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Merstham Primary School.

Merstham Primary School is one of 43 schools run by GLF Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 23 pupils (9.7%) received SEN support and 13 (5.5%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Merstham Rail Station, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Feathers, 240 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 117 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Merstham Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Merstham Primary School are Merstham Park School (0.5 miles), Royal Alexandra and Albert School (0.9 miles), St Bede's School (1.3 miles) and Carrington School (1.4 miles).