Wallace Fields Junior School, Epsom

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 711

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~491m)Possible (~702m)Unlikely (~913m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Steve Lee
Pupils:273 / 272 capacity
LA:Surrey
Phone:02083930350
Address:Dorling Drive, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 3BH
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:125298
UKPRN:10075088
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Epsom and Ewell
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Wallace Fields Junior School excels at helping all pupils achieve well, with consistently above-average results in reading, writing and mathematics. The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where pupils behave excellently, attend regularly, and feel valued and supported. Staff know pupils well, adapt teaching to meet individual needs, and help every child - including disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs - develop the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.

Key Strengths

  • Consistently above-average results in national assessments, with reading as a particular strength
  • Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils settling quickly and learning without disruption
  • Inclusive culture where all pupils feel valued, supported and confident to succeed
  • Well-structured curriculum with strong emphasis on reading, vocabulary and core skills
  • Positive relationships between staff and pupils, with pupils feeling safe and proud of their school

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs and activities, educational visits linked to curriculum, peer mediator programme, outdoor learning opportunities

Wallace Fields Junior School is a high-performing junior school where pupils achieve very well across reading, writing, mathematics and wider subjects. The school maintains strong attendance, excellent behaviour, and creates an inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and supported.

At a Glance

9.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-2ppMaths-11ppWriting+4pp

Reading has remained stable at around 92%. Maths has declined from 93% to 82%. Writing has improved from 82% to 86%.

Class Sizes

24.6

Avg class size

24.6

KS2

10

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Bridge Road (after)
461m · 7 min walk
Danehurst Court (opp)
521m · 8 min walk
Windmill Lane (adj)
658m · 11 min walk
Nescot (o/s)
664m · 11 min walk
Kiln Lane (opp)
705m · 11 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

273 pupils

272 capacity

1 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Epsom

Low pressure
New homes approved:813
Projected new pupils:203

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Epsom

Admissions Demand - Surrey

Low demand0.91x oversubscription

Places available

13,213

Applications

12,004

Got 1st preference

88.4%

Got preferred school

98.3%

Primary admissions across Surrey (2025/26)

Inspection History(105)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

2.87488%

Overall absence

1.44404%

Persistent absence

277

Enrolments

Authorised2.39085%
Unauthorised0.48403%
Persistent (10%+)1.44404%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

2.43405%
18/19
1.49868%
20/21
3.34235%
21/22
3.10531%
22/23
3.08264%
23/24
2.87488%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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