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What is The Vale Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

The Vale Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is The Vale Primary School and Nursery located?

The Vale Primary School and Nursery is located in Epsom, Surrey, South East, KT18 6HP.

What age range does The Vale Primary School and Nursery serve?

The Vale Primary School and Nursery serves students aged 2 to 11.

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The Vale Primary School and Nursery — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About The Vale Primary School and Nursery

The Vale Primary School and Nursery is a primary academy in Epsom, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, The Vale Primary School and Nursery has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 100 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 5.3%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected67%Attendance94.6%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is The Vale Primary School and Nursery?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 100 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

The Vale Primary School and Nursery is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 66/100

Good surroundings

Air quality52/100

Transport access10/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at The Vale Primary School and Nursery

At The Vale Primary School and Nursery, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

81% met the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths.

Attendance at The Vale Primary School and Nursery

The Vale Primary School and Nursery has an overall absence rate of 5.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at The Vale Primary School and Nursery

The teacher turnover rate at The Vale Primary School and Nursery is 5.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at The Vale Primary School and Nursery

The Vale Primary School and Nursery has 100 pupils on roll.

11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

The Vale Primary School and Nursery Ofsted Rating: Good

The Vale Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Vale Primary School and Nursery is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Vale Primary School and Nursery's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

The Vale Primary School and Nursery