Welcome to Claygate Primary School – A Place of Excellence

At Claygate Primary School, we are proud to provide a dynamic, engaging, and caring environment where all children thrive. Recognised as a Good school overall in our most recent Ofsted inspection, and more recently ranked in the top 5% of schools in the country by The Sunday Times, we are committed to giving every child the best possible start in life. Our focus on personal development is Outstanding, ensuring our pupils are equipped with the resilience, independence, and leadership skills they need for success in the future.

Key highlights from the Ofsted report include:

• Quality Education: Our ambitious and well-structured curriculum, from Nursery through to Year 6, fosters a love of learning and helps pupils retain knowledge across a wide range of subjects.

• Outstanding Early Years Provision: Our Nursery and Early Years provision set the stage for academic success, with exciting activities and well-planned resources that spark curiosity and stimulate young minds.

  'Children in the early years are happy and stimulated, with a range of exciting resources and well-planned activities.' Ofsted '23

• Exceptional Personal Development: We offer a comprehensive PSHE curriculum and a range of enrichment activities such as school council, eco-council, and leadership opportunities. This ensures every child receives the same rich experiences to develop socially and emotionally.

• Strong Behaviour and Safe Environment: Our calm, respectful atmosphere ensures that children feel safe and valued, ensuring a happy school experience for all.

• Dedicated Leadership: Our leaders and governors work tirelessly to improve every aspect of school life, supporting staff wellbeing and ensuring that pupils with special educational needs are well-supported.

We are committed to continuous improvement, demonstrated by our focus on refining the curriculum across all subjects through the latest educational research. Our goal is to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) includes Nursery and Reception Cohorts and was graded Outstanding by Ofsted '23;