Banstead Infant School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Horseshoe Banstead Surrey SM7 2BQ |
| Reference Number | 140808 |
Banstead Infant School is recognized for maintaining good standards during its inspection. Pupils display enthusiasm for learning, with a notable mention of their enjoyment in subjects like mathematics, art, and reading. The school has implemented a new, ambitious curriculum that reflects current educational research, which is beginning to positively impact student learning. The school's inclusive environment supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they thrive alongside their peers. However, there is a noted need to further strengthen staff knowledge and confidence in addressing pupils' emerging needs during lessons to avoid slowdowns in learning for some students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 217 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.69%
Girls: 49.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 38 | 74 |
| 2 | 36 | 31 | 67 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Banstead Infant School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show enthusiasm for learning and enjoy school.
- The new curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced.
- Improvements in the teaching of reading and effective phonics program.
- Pupils with SEND are well supported and integrated.
- High-quality texts promote a love for reading.
Areas for Improvement
- Staff occasionally lack the knowledge and confidence to address pupils' emerging needs.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 61 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 19 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Banstead Community Junior School
The Horseshoe, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2BQ |
0.08 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Court Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2PH |
0.33 miles |
|
Warren Mead Junior School
Roundwood Way, Nork, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1EJ |
0.81 miles |
|
Aberdour Preparatory School
Brighton Road, Burgh Heath, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6AJ |
0.81 miles |
|
Warren Mead Infant School
Partridge Mead, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1LS |
0.82 miles |
|
Banstead Preparatory School
Sutton Lane, Banstead, SM7 3RA |
0.9 miles |
|
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
Shawley Way, Tattenham Corner, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5PD |
1.21 miles |
|
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres
St Leonard's Road, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5RJ |
1.52 miles |
|
Avenue Primary Academy
Avenue Road, Belmont, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6JE |
1.71 miles |
|
Woodmansterne Primary School
Carshalton Road, Woodmansterne, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3HU |
1.81 miles |
|
Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery
Wallace Fields, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS |
1.85 miles |
|
Wallace Fields Junior School
Dorling Drive, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3BH |
1.92 miles |
|
Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery
West Drive, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 7NA |
2.06 miles |
|
Seaton House School
|
2.09 miles |
|
Little Downsend Epsom
6 Norman Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AB |
2.09 miles |
|
Chipstead Valley Primary School
Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3BW |
2.15 miles |
|
Tadworth Primary School
Heathcote, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RR |
2.18 miles |
|
St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd
6 Downs Road, Epsom, KT18 5HE |
2.21 miles |
|
Devonshire Primary School
Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5JL |
2.39 miles |
|
St Martin's Church of England Junior School
Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AD |
2.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Beacon School
Picquets Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG |
0.51 miles |
|
Epsom College
College Road, Epsom, KT17 4JQ |
1.57 miles |
|
Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road, Sutton, SM2 5RD |
1.88 miles |
|
The Children's Trust School
Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RU |
1.98 miles |
|
North East Surrey College of Technology
Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS |
2.08 miles |
|
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ |
2.17 miles |
|
Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5SJ |
2.26 miles |
|
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Ewell Road, Cheam, Ewell Road, Cheam Surrey, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB |
2.39 miles |
|
Glyn School
The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB |
2.48 miles |
|
Serenity School
Rowan's Hill, Coulsdon Lane, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3QG |
2.49 miles |
|
Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
2.5 miles |
|
Ewell Castle School
Church Street, Epsom, KT17 2AW |
2.55 miles |
|
Grove Road School
36-46 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT |
2.74 miles |
|
Sutton High School GDST
|
2.74 miles |
|
Homefield Preparatory School
|
2.8 miles |
|
Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH |
2.86 miles |
|
Rosebery School
Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7NQ |
2.98 miles |
|
Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2EH |
3.03 miles |
|
Cheam High School
Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PW |
3.09 miles |
|
Kingswood House School
56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG |
3.09 miles |