Whyteleafe Primary School, Whyteleafe

From the headteacher's welcome: "Whyteleafe is a high achieving, happy, vibrant and forward thinking school in which children excel themselves, both academically and socially. Our eager children have a real thirst for learning and our excellent staff team are committed and dedicated in ensuring that each and every child achieves. We have high standards and expect the best from all of our children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cross-country, choir, orchestra, recorder and STEM.

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 1 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Whyteleafe Primary 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 92% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 67 families put Whyteleafe Primary School as their first choice and 183 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Whyteleafe Primary School are Kenley Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 100% reading, 94% maths); St Francis Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles, 89% reading, 85% maths); Audley Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths); and Hamsey Green Primary (0.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 69% maths).

Whyteleafe Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Whyteleafe Primary School is one of 43 schools run by GLF Schools, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (62%), Mixed (16%) and Black (9%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 21 (4.7%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe Rail Station, about 200 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Luke's Road, 170 metres away.

In 2024/25, Whyteleafe Primary School issued 12 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Whyteleafe Primary School are Warlingham School (0.9 miles), de Stafford School (1 mile), Riddlesdown Collegiate (1.3 miles) and Oasis Academy Coulsdon (1.5 miles).