Haslemere Primary School

Haslemere Primary School is performing well overall. Inspectors found a respectful, inclusive culture where pupils feel safe and valued, high expectations are set for all, and learning is matched to pupils’ needs. The school is particularly strong in personal development, and pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment and leadership opportunities. Pupils behave well, achieve highly in mathematics national assessments, and get a strong start in the early years. The curriculum is logically sequenced, reading is a key priority, and pupils with SEND or EAL are supported effectively through swift identification and adapted teaching. Safeguarding is effective, and leaders, governors and staff share high ambition; families and staff speak positively about the new leadership team’s improvements. The school works in partnership with two other local schools, with an executive headteacher leading across the partnership. Two main areas need improvement. Some pupils struggle with early writing, especially cursive handwriting and letter accuracy, which holds back their learning in subjects where writing is integral. Too many pupils do not attend regularly, and follow-up systems for high absence are not fully embedded, so some pupils miss important learning. This was a graded inspection, and no overall effectiveness grade was awarded under the current framework.

Strengths

• Pupils show a strong understanding of different cultures and beliefs and feel valued.
• High expectations are in place for all pupils, with learning matched to their needs.
• Pupils achieve and attain highly in mathematics national assessments.
• Children gain a strong start in early years and develop an inquisitive nature.
• Pupils behave well, focus on learning and play positively together at playtimes.
• Pupils feel safe and are confident that concerns will be listened to and resolved.
• A wealth of curriculum enrichment includes history activity days and museum visits.
• Pupil leaders and mental health champions make a positive impact on the school community.
• The curriculum is logically sequenced so pupils build secure knowledge and skills over time.
• Pupils with SEND are identified swiftly and effectively, with adapted curriculum delivery.
• Teachers use strong subject knowledge, model learning effectively and challenge pupils through questioning.
• Reading is a key priority, and pupils read a wide range of well-chosen books with fluency and accuracy.
• Early years staff promote a rich language environment and help children build a wide vocabulary.
• Pupils understand and apply strategies to support their behaviour and emotions.
• Wide leadership roles enable pupils to contribute positively to the school and wider community.
• Governors, leaders and staff share high ambition and identify priorities accurately.
• Families welcome improvements made by the new leadership team, and staff value the supportive culture.
• Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

Areas for Improvement

• Teaching does not fully support some pupils struggling with early writing skills, particularly letter formation.
• Pupils’ cursive handwriting and letter accuracy are not fully developed, hindering writing fluency.
• Some pupils’ learning in other subjects is less successful where writing is integral.
• Too many pupils do not attend school regularly, so they miss important learning.
• Systems to follow up with pupils who have high absences are not fully embedded.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Benedict Academy
• Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School
• Harris Primary Academy Merton
• Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
• Merton Park Primary School
• Park Academy
• Singlegate Primary School
• St Mark's Primary School
• Wimbledon Park Primary School

What is Haslemere Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Haslemere Primary School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.

When was Haslemere Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Haslemere Primary School was last inspected in July 2025.

How many pupils does Haslemere Primary School have?

Haslemere Primary School has 286 pupils on roll.

What age range does Haslemere Primary School cover?

Haslemere Primary School for pupils aged 2 to 11.

What are Haslemere Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Haslemere Primary School?

Haslemere Primary School is at Foxton Grove, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3PQ.