St Martin's Church of England Junior School, Epsom
St Martin's Church of England Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Epsom, part of Enlighten Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 12 schools in Epsom with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Martin's Church of England Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Martin's Church of England Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Martin's Church of England Junior School
Across Surrey, 90% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Surrey lodged 205 appeals against primary school offers; 135 reached a hearing and 15 succeeded (11.1% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Martin's Church of England Junior School are St Martin's Church of England Infant School (under 0.1 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 89% maths); Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery (1 mile, Outstanding); and Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery (1 mile, Outstanding, 86% reading, 84% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Martin's Church of England Junior School.
St Martin's Church of England Infant SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolWallace Fields Infant School and NurseryStamford Green Primary School and Nursery
The trust
St Martin's Church of England Junior School is one of 6 schools run by Enlighten Learning Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Martin's Church of England Junior School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 33.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (58%), Mixed (15%) and Asian (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Epsom Rail Station, about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Martins School (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Martin's Church of England Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 237 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Martin's Church of England Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Martin's Church of England Junior School are Rosebery School (0.6 miles), Glyn School (1.3 miles) and Blenheim High 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
St Martin's Church of England Junior School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2022. Before that, as St Martin's CofE (Aided) Junior School (URN 125142), it was rated Good in January 2013.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Martin's excels at creating a caring, ambitious learning environment where all pupils thrive. Teachers make learning engaging and use questioning effectively to build pupils' knowledge, with particularly strong support for those with additional needs. The school places great importance on reading and personal development, preparing pupils exceptionally well for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-organised curriculum where pupils develop detailed subject knowledge and apply learning to different contexts
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with staff swift to identify and tailor learning to individual needs
- Strong focus on reading with pupils reading fluently and confidently across a range of rich texts
- Exemplary behaviour with pupils displaying courtesy, politeness and positive learning behaviours
- Extensive opportunities for personal development through leadership roles, sports competitions and performances
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting competitions, music performances at local venues and theatres, eco-reps, pupil leaders, prayer leaders, play leaders, outdoor learning opportunities, lunchtime activities, school assemblies, support for local children's hospital
St Martin's Church of England Junior School is a welcoming school where pupils enjoy learning and thrive in a caring environment. The school has high ambitions for all pupils and delivers an ambitious, well-organised curriculum with exemplary behaviour.
At a Glance
12.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
52 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 63% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.7
KS2
10
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Martin's Church of England Junior School
Term dates
St Martin's Church of England Junior 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
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Martin's Church of England Junior 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
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 18 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
5 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
361 pupils
360 places
1 pupil over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Epsom
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Epsom
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.
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: The school has improved significantly.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
17.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
358
Total Pupils
178
Boys
180
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
17.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,447
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1903k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
366
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
St Martin's Church of England Junior School
Questions parents ask about St Martin's Church of England Junior School
What are SATs results like at St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
Of the pupils at St Martin's Church of England Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is St Martin's Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Martin's Church of England Junior School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2022. Before that, as St Martin's CofE (Aided) Junior School (URN 125142), it was rated Good in January 2013.
What is the catchment area for St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When St Martin's Church of England Junior 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 St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
St Martin's Church of England Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
Classes at St Martin's Church of England Junior School average 29.7 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 St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
St Martin's Church of England Junior School has around 358 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at St Martin's Church of England Junior School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming St Martin's Church of England Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 18 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 5 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 St Martin's Church of England Junior School?
St Martin's Church of England Junior School is at Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)