The Marist Catholic Primary School, West Byfleet

Ofsted's report card from its 14 April 2026 inspection grades The Marist Catholic Primary School on 7 areas: 6 strong standard and 1 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Strong standard. "Pupils at every age achieve well because they secure essential knowledge across subjects."

Attendance and behaviour - Strong standard. "Leaders provide strategic and purposeful leadership of attendance, leaving little to chance."

Early years - Strong standard. "The Reception classes are highly effective and joyful places where children flourish."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders drive inclusivity across the curriculum, systems and daily practice."

Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders focus fully on giving pupils the best possible education and make decisions that always put pupils first."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Leaders place personal development and wellbeing firmly at the heart of school life."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "The curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to develop consistent and highly effective teaching across all age ranges"; "Leaders could continue to develop and enrich their professional learning offer to further support the future leadership development for staff"; "Leaders may continue to deepen and support pupils access to opportunities to broaden and realise their future aspirations beyond education".

In its own words: "At The Marist, we want to provide the best education to enable every child to thrive, and with your support, your child can enjoy even richer learning experiences. Our Marist School Development Fund turns parent contributions into meaningful enhancements, from vibrant classrooms to exciting opportunities that go beyond the everyday curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Located in the heart of West Byfleet, The Marist is a nurturing two-form entry institution, dedicated to educating children aged 4-11. Our rich heritage of serving the local parish of Our Lady Help of Christians is a testament to our commitment to Catholic values, instilling love and respect for others through the teachings of Christ."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, multi-sports, dance, guitar, recorder, chess, coding and art.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at The Marist Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 58 families put The Marist Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 250 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Marist Catholic Primary School are West Byfleet Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); West Byfleet Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 82% maths); Pyrford Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 78% maths); and Broadmere Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 79% maths).

The Marist Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

The Marist Catholic Primary School is one of 23 schools run by Xavier Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 81% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 36 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 10 (2.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is West Byfleet Rail Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elmstead Road (adjacent), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Marist Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, The Marist Catholic Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to The Marist Catholic Primary School are The Bishop David Brown School (0.6 miles) and Fullbrook School (0.6 miles).