Pyrford Church of England Primary School, Woking
Pyrford Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Woking, part of Learning Partners Church Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 20 schools in Woking with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Pyrford Church of England Primary School in detail
Pyrford Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school has a long established reputation for providing pupils with opportunities to reach high academic standards and for creating learning experiences that contribute to their personal and social development. Everyone is part of a team at Pyrford and we place great emphasis on working and living together as a genuine community where each individual is equally valued and respected."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Pyrford Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Pyrford Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 92 families put Pyrford Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 221 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 35 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Pyrford Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Pyrford Church of England Primary School are The Marist Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 94% maths); Broadmere Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 79% maths); New Monument Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 62% reading, 79% maths); and West Byfleet Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 82% maths).
Pyrford Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
The Marist Catholic Primary SchoolBroadmere Primary AcademyNew Monument Primary AcademyWest Byfleet Junior School
The trust
Pyrford Church of England Primary School is one of 5 schools run by Learning Partners Church Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Pyrford Church of England Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 28 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Byfleet Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (adjacent), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 34 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Suspensions and exclusions
Pyrford Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Pyrford Church of England Primary School are The Bishop David Brown School (1 mile) and Fullbrook School (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thrive at this highly inclusive, exceptional school. Staff have the highest expectations for both pupils' behaviour and what all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. Pupils learn the school's values of love, respect, wisdom, and resilience well, and are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to apply these throughout their school lives. Behaviour in lessons and around school is impeccable. Pupils contribute to the life of the school and each other's well-being meaningfully, for example creating school baking and sporting events which are enjoyed universally.
By the end of key stage 2, pupils achieve exceptionally high standards across the full curriculum. Disadvantaged pupils, including pupils with SEND, are prepared for their next stage of education thoroughly well. The school promotes pupils' good attendance supportively, using thoughtful, considerate approaches to ensure that pupils attend school regularly.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Staff use books and texts skilfully to support pupils' reading. As one member of staff said, 'Reading is where it all begins'. Staff encourage pupils to develop a love of high-quality modern and traditional books, placing these at the centre of the curriculum. Staff utilise library time, author visits and drama to bring the curriculum to life. Staff use stories memorably, such as learning about Henry VIII and the Tudors through a combination of fiction, non-fiction and a school visit to Hampton Court Palace. In phonics, staff implement the school's chosen scheme knowledgeably. Books to help pupils learn to read are matched closely to the sounds they have learned. Staff support pupils who need extra help very effectively. As a result, pupils learn to read quickly and fluently.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
30.2
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
17
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Pyrford Church of England Primary School
Our Golden Book Winners
10 Jul 2026
Test News Story 1
11 Dec 2017
Test News Story 2
11 Dec 2017
Welcome to Pyrford Primary School
23 Feb 2017
Contact Us
20 May 2011
Weekly Newsletter
9 May 2011
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Term dates
Pyrford Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Surrey's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Pyrford Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Pyrford Church of England Primary School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
449 pupils
450 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Woking
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woking
Across Surrey council
Places available
13,004
Applications
11,426
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
494
Total Pupils
242
Boys
252
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
30.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,477
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,006
Per pupil
£2433k
Total funding
£62k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
6.5%
Persistent absence
403
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
Pyrford Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Pyrford Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Pyrford Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Pyrford Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pyrford Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Pyrford Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
Pyrford Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Pyrford Church of England Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
Pyrford Church of England Primary School has around 494 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Pyrford Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Pyrford Church of England Primary 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.
How many road collisions happen near Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pyrford Church of England Primary School?
Pyrford Church of England Primary School is at Coldharbour Road, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8SP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)