St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 93 Rook Lane Chaldon Caterham Surrey CR3 5BN |
| Phone | 01883343299 |
| Reference Number | 125165 |
St Peter and St Paul Church Primary School has shown commendable improvement since its last inspection, transitioning from an outstanding rating to good. This evaluation reflects a significant investment in enhancing the educational quality and curriculum, helping pupils to achieve and learn effectively. The school is characterized by an inclusive environment where positive behavior and respect are core values, and both pupils and parents express satisfaction with the school's community and support system. Despite the overall positive outlook, there have been challenges with the implementation of newer curriculum areas and some issues with behavior management among a minority of students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 166 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.8%
Girls: 51.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
| 5 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.5% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| African | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive culture with strong community ties
- High expectations for pupil behavior and achievement
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Well-structured curriculum that builds on prior knowledge
- Positive behavior is promoted and respected
- Strong leadership and management with clear vision
- Successful reading program embedded in early years
- Opportunities for pupil responsibility and leadership
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment practices in newer subjects
- Some pupils struggle with behavioral expectations leading to disruptions
- Training for staff on new curriculum aspects is still developing
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Oakhyrst Grange School
160 Stanstead Road, Caterham, CR3 6AF |
0.95 miles |
|
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PG |
1.29 miles |
|
Essendene Lodge School
Essendene Road, Caterham, Surrey, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PB |
1.43 miles |
|
Furzefield Primary Academy
Delabole Road, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3PA |
1.47 miles |
|
Caterham Prep
Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6YB |
1.65 miles |
|
Audley Primary School
Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED |
1.76 miles |
|
Keston Primary School
Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue, Old Coulsdon, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1HP |
1.79 miles |
|
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED |
1.81 miles |
|
Merstham Primary School
London Road South, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3AZ |
1.91 miles |
|
The Hawthorns School
Pendell Court, Redhill, RH1 4QJ |
1.91 miles |
|
St John's CofE Aided Primary School
Markfield Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6RN |
2 miles |
|
Coulsdon CofE Primary School
Bradmore Green, Old Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1ED |
2.06 miles |
|
Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6QH |
2.31 miles |
|
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Battlebridge Lane, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3LH |
2.34 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Byron
St David's, Off Stoneyfield Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2XE |
2.44 miles |
|
Whyteleafe Primary School
Whyteleafe Hill, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AA |
2.54 miles |
|
New Valley Primary School
New Valley Primary School, Purley, Old Lodge Lane, Surrey, CR8 4AZ |
2.54 miles |
|
The Hayes Primary School
Hayes Lane, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JN |
2.66 miles |
|
Kenley Primary School
New Barn Lane, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0EX |
2.9 miles |
|
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Portnalls Road, St Aidans Catholic Primary School, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3DE |
2.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Clifton Hill School
Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PN |
0.85 miles |
|
Aurora Chaldon School
Chaldon Rise, Rockshaw Road, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3DB |
0.9 miles |
|
Caterham School
Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6YA |
1.39 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, Croydon, Surrey, CR5 1ES |
1.49 miles |
|
Woodfield School
Sunstone Grove, Merstham, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3PR |
1.64 miles |
|
de Stafford School
Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX |
1.74 miles |
|
Sunnydown School
Portley House, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED |
1.79 miles |
|
Merstham Park School
Taynton Drive, Redhill, RH1 3PU |
1.81 miles |
|
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus
|
1.83 miles |
|
Serenity School
Rowan's Hill, Coulsdon Lane, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3QG |
2.54 miles |
|
East Surrey College
Gatton Point, London Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2JX |
2.62 miles |
|
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TD |
2.7 miles |
|
Woldingham School
Marden Park, Caterham, CR3 7YA |
2.84 miles |
|
Carrington School
Noke Drive, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4AD |
3.14 miles |
|
St Bede's School
Carlton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2LQ |
3.16 miles |
|
Warlingham School
Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9YB |
3.4 miles |
|
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Honister Heights, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1EX |
3.5 miles |
|
Abingdon House School Purley
Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2AN |
3.65 miles |
|
Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH |
3.73 miles |
|
Olympus
112 Orchard Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LQ |
4.02 miles |