West Ewell Primary School and Nursery, Epsom

In its own words: "West Ewell Primary School is situated in the community of West Ewell, Epsom. Set back from the road we are lucky to be surrounded by wonderful open spaces including Horton country park, the Hogsmill river and local nature reserve."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to lead the school. Our school is a caring and inclusive community school where all feel welcome."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include running, choir and gardening.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at West Ewell Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 76% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 48 families put West Ewell Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 130 named it as one of their preferences, for 49 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to West Ewell Primary School and Nursery are Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA (0.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 59% maths); Danetree Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 81% maths); Auriol Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 87% maths); and The Mead Infant and Nursery School (0.9 miles).

West Ewell Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

West Ewell Primary School and Nursery is one of 31 schools run by Bourne Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

26.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (53%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 68 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 37 (8%) 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.

West Ewell Primary School and Nursery has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs: 14 places, 17 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Stoneleigh Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Pams Way (opposite), 230 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood West Ewell Primary School and Nursery 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 205 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, West Ewell Primary School and Nursery issued 8 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to West Ewell Primary School and Nursery are Epsom and Ewell High School (0.3 miles), Blenheim High School (1.2 miles), Glyn School (1.4 miles) and Chessington School (1.9 miles).