Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery is an academy converter in Epsom for pupils aged 0 to 11. It has 267 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery is Good, from an inspection in September 2024. In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shawley Way Tattenham Corner Epsom Downs Epsom Surrey KT18 5PD |
| Phone | 01737350344 |
| Reference Number | 148882 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 267 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.43%
Girls: 47.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 2 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 3 | 20 | 29 | 49 |
| 4 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 5 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 6 | 15 | 32 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.3% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
Shawley Community Primary Academy has made commendable progress since converting to an academy in 2022. The school is characterized by a warm and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The quality of education is robust, with effective teaching methods in place and a curriculum that fosters knowledge and engagement. Staff have received extensive training, and the use of technology supports learning for all students, especially those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs. While most pupils achieve well, there are minor inconsistencies in teaching that can affect progress.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Shawley Community Primary School | |
| 05 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive pastoral care ensuring pupils feel happy and safe.
- Strong engagement and high expectations in early years education.
- Innovative curriculum developments supported by the trust.
- Effective use of technology to enhance learning opportunities.
- Welcoming and inclusive school culture promoting respect and compassion.
- Broad range of extracurricular activities enriching pupil development.
Areas for Improvement
- Minor inconsistencies in teaching across subjects impacting pupil progress.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 103 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 0.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Second Preference | 20 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres
St Leonard's Road, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5RJ |
0.42 miles |
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Aberdour Preparatory School
Brighton Road, Burgh Heath, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 6AJ |
0.77 miles |
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Warren Mead Infant School
Partridge Mead, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1LS |
0.82 miles |
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Warren Mead Junior School
Roundwood Way, Nork, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1EJ |
0.89 miles |
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Banstead Infant School and Nursery
The Horseshoe, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2BQ |
1.21 miles |
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Banstead Community Junior School
The Horseshoe, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2BQ |
1.29 miles |
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The Vale Primary School and Nursery
84-92 Beaconsfield Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 6HP |
1.33 miles |
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Tadworth Primary School
Heathcote, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RR |
1.33 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Court Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2PH |
1.41 miles |
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St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd
6 Downs Road, Epsom, KT18 5HE |
1.62 miles |
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Chinthurst School
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1.69 miles |
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Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery
Wallace Fields, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3AS |
1.72 miles |
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St Martin's Church of England Junior School
Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AD |
1.74 miles |
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St Martin's Church of England Infant School
Worple Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AA |
1.75 miles |
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Wallace Fields Junior School
Dorling Drive, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3BH |
1.82 miles |
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Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School
Walton Street, Walton-on-the-Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7RR |
2.03 miles |
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Banstead Preparatory School
Sutton Lane, Banstead, SM7 3RA |
2.11 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rosebank, West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7RT |
2.25 miles |
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Epsom Primary and Nursery School
Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SD |
2.58 miles |
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Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery School
West Street, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1UZ |
2.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Beacon School
Picquets Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG |
0.79 miles |
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The Children's Trust School
Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RU |
1.17 miles |
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Epsom College
College Road, Epsom, KT17 4JQ |
1.22 miles |
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North East Surrey College of Technology
Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS |
2.21 miles |
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Rosebery School
Whitehorse Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7NQ |
2.27 miles |
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Bramley Hill School
Chequers Lane, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7ST |
2.3 miles |
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City of London Freemen's School
Ashtead Park, Surrey, KT21 1ET |
2.4 miles |
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Glyn School
The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1NB |
2.42 miles |
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Kingswood House School
56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG |
2.54 miles |
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Blenheim High School
Longmead Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9BH |
2.71 miles |
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Ewell Castle School
Church Street, Epsom, KT17 2AW |
2.77 miles |
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Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road, Sutton, SM2 5RD |
2.98 miles |
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Nonsuch High School for Girls
Ewell Road, Cheam, Ewell Road, Cheam Surrey, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB |
3.05 miles |
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Serenity School
Rowan's Hill, Coulsdon Lane, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3QG |
3.21 miles |
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Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6TQ |
3.22 miles |
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Greenholm School
95 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5SJ |
3.34 miles |
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Downsend School
1 Leatherhead Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ |
3.59 miles |
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Papillon House
Pebble Close, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7PA |
3.64 miles |
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St Andrew's Catholic School
Grange Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7JP |
3.67 miles |
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Oaks Park High School
Damson Way, Carshalton, SM5 4NS |
3.71 miles |
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery is part of Leo Academy Trust, which runs 13 schools. The nearest others:
- West Ashtead Primary Academy Ashtead
- Cheam Fields Primary Academy Sutton
- Manor Park Primary Academy Sutton
- Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Sutton
- Cheam Common Junior Academy Worcester Park
- Cheam Common Infants' Academy Worcester Park
- Brookfield Primary Academy Sutton
- Foresters Primary School Wallington
- Furzefield Primary Academy Redhill
- Polesden Lacey Infant Academy Leatherhead
What is Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery last inspected by Ofsted?
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery have?
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery has 267 pupils on roll.
What age range does Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery cover?
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery for pupils aged 0 to 11.
What are Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery?
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery is at Shawley Way, Tattenham Corner, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5PD.