Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School

Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is a larger-than-average inclusive primary that inspectors found to be performing securely overall, meeting expected standards across most areas while inclusion is a standout strength. Safeguarding standards are met. Pupils are happy, safe and well cared for, with a nurturing ethos, strong pastoral support, positive behaviour and good relationships. The school is ambitious for all, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, and attainment by the end of Year 6 is consistently above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics, though disadvantaged pupils’ outcomes are closer to national and gaps remain, particularly in mathematics and writing. Leaders have built a coherent, ambitious curriculum, with reading prioritised and effective early reading and phonics. SEND provision is carefully designed, and staff typically teach well. However, teaching is not consistently sharp in checking and probing pupils’ understanding to address misconceptions and deepen knowledge, and opportunities to develop and use vocabulary are sometimes missed, including in early years. Attendance is broadly in line with national averages, but leaders should continue work to secure consistently high attendance, especially for disadvantaged and persistently absent pupils. Pupils also need more detailed knowledge of British values and different faiths to fully understand their significance. Governance and leadership are strong: leaders know the community well, staff feel supported, and governors fulfil statutory duties. The early years provides a nurturing start and prepares children well for Year 1, though language development could be extended more consistently. Overall, this is a good school with a highly inclusive culture and clear priorities for continued improvement.

Strengths

• Highly inclusive culture where all pupils are known, welcomed and supported.
• Strong safeguarding culture; statutory requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
• Very effective pastoral support and strong relationships with families.
• Effective use of additional funding to support disadvantaged pupils.
• Pupils' attainment in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6 is consistently above national averages.
• Reading is prioritised effectively; pupils become confident, fluent readers.
• Ambitious, well-designed curriculum across subjects.
• Careful SEND provision enables pupils with SEND to learn alongside their peers.
• Positive behaviour and attitudes; calm, orderly and respectful environment.
• Attendance is broadly in line with the national average and improving for some persistently absent pupils.
• Strong early years provision that helps children settle and learn.
• Leaders and governors are ambitious, inclusive and fulfil their statutory duties.
• Staff feel respected, supported and proud to work at the school.
• Broad personal development programme with wide enrichment and well-developed outdoor play.
• Pupils develop leadership skills and character through roles and activities.

Areas for Improvement

• Teaching does not consistently use checks of understanding to address misconceptions and deepen knowledge.
• Limited opportunities for pupils to develop and use new vocabulary in context.
• Early years interactions do not consistently extend children's language and communication.
• Disadvantaged pupils' attainment, especially in mathematics and writing, remains below non-disadvantaged peers nationally and gaps are wide.
• Pupils' knowledge of British values and different faiths is not detailed enough to fully understand their significance.
• Attendance requires continued work to be consistently high for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils.
• Year 4 multiplication check outcomes dipped last year, though leaders have addressed this with curriculum adaptations and support.

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What is Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is Expected standard, from an inspection in June 2026.

When was Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School last inspected by Ofsted?

Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School was last inspected in June 2026.

How many pupils does Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School have?

Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School has 655 pupils on roll.

What age range does Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School cover?

Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School?

Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School is at Grand Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9HU.