Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School is a community school in Kingston Upon Thames for pupils aged 2 to 7. It has 292 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Tolworth Infant and Nursery School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection: January 2024.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Tolworth Surrey KT6 7SA |
| Reference Number | 102575 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 292 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.92%
Girls: 53.08% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 48 | 76 |
| 2 | 45 | 40 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.6% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| African | 7.2% |
| Asian, Other | 6.2% |
| Indian | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School excels in providing an outstanding quality of education, as evidenced by its unchanging exemplary performance since its last inspection in 2009. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, benefiting from a curriculum that is ambitious, clearly articulated, and considerably exceeds national expectations. The school prioritizes personalized teaching and emotional well-being, resulting in impeccable behavior and a strong sense of community among students. The leadership effectively supports and develops staff, ensuring high standards in teaching and learning for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all domains
- High expectations and personalized teaching for every pupil
- Impeccable behavior and a strong sense of community
- Ambitious and coherent curriculum exceeding national expectations
- Effective leadership and management that supports staff well-being
- High levels of expertise in teaching reading and phonics
2026 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Second Preference | 62 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
UnlockIn 2024–25 pupils at Tolworth Infant and Nursery School attended 95.4% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 11.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2025–26 Tolworth Infant and Nursery School received £19,326 and spent £19,093 for each of its 279 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £413,000 (£1,482 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £471,000 | £426,000 | £416,000 | £398,000 | £391,000 | £450,000 | £348,000 | £413,000 |
| per pupil | £679 | £594 | £595 | £565 | £549 | £641 | £507 | £1,482 |
| In-year balance | £33,000 | -£44,000 | -£10,000 | -£18,000 | -£7,000 | £59,000 | -£102,000 | £65,000 |
| per pupil | £48 | -£62 | -£15 | -£25 | -£10 | £84 | -£148 | £233 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
| Name | Distance |
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Tolworth Junior School
Douglas Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7SA |
0 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
399 Ewell Road, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7DG |
0.4 miles |
|
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Langley Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6LW |
0.49 miles |
|
Surbiton Hill Nursery School
Middle Green Close, Surbiton, KT5 8TD |
0.56 miles |
|
Lime Tree Primary School
South Bank Terrace, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG |
0.74 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Pine Gardens, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 8LJ |
0.76 miles |
|
Knollmead Primary School
Knollmead, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QP |
0.83 miles |
|
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Grand Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9HU |
0.85 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Orchard Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1AJ |
1 miles |
|
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Road, St Andrew's & St Mark's Junior Sch, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
1.08 miles |
|
Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5JB |
1.08 miles |
|
Maple Infants' School
Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
1.1 miles |
|
Castle Hill Primary School
Buckland Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1JE |
1.18 miles |
|
Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Sugden Road, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT7 0AD |
1.26 miles |
|
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
Sheephouse Way, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PF |
1.44 miles |
|
Riverview CofE Primary and Nursery School VA
Riverview Road, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0JP |
1.44 miles |
|
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School
The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7LW |
1.45 miles |
|
St John's C of E Primary School
Portland Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2SG |
1.55 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Church Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2DH |
1.6 miles |
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King Athelstan Primary School
Villiers Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 3AR |
1.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
0.41 miles |
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Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
Tala Close, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY |
0.54 miles |
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Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
0.59 miles |
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Southborough High School
Hook Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5AS |
0.61 miles |
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The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
1.05 miles |
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Woodstock House School
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
1.13 miles |
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Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE |
1.16 miles |
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Surbiton High School
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
1.31 miles |
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Berrylands School
Hogsmill Nature Reserve, Lower Marsh Lane, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3BW |
1.32 miles |
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Linden Bridge School
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW |
1.42 miles |
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Epsom and Ewell High School
Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9JW |
1.54 miles |
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Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
1.66 miles |
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The Holy Cross School
25 Sandal Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR |
1.71 miles |
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Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.73 miles |
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Tennis Avenue School
Manor Park, Malden Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 6AU |
1.74 miles |
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
1.79 miles |
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St Philip's School
Harrow Close, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2HR |
1.8 miles |
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Chessington School
Garrison Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JS |
1.91 miles |
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Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
1.95 miles |
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Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
2.05 miles |
What is Tolworth Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Tolworth Infant and Nursery School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.
When was Tolworth Infant and Nursery School last inspected by Ofsted?
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School was last inspected in January 2024.
How many pupils does Tolworth Infant and Nursery School have?
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School has 292 pupils on roll.
What age range does Tolworth Infant and Nursery School cover?
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School for pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is Tolworth Infant and Nursery School?
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School is at School Lane, Tolworth, Surrey, KT6 7SA.