Best primary schools in Esher (2026)
Esher has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton, in the top 10% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 73%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 10% in England |
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton Esher · Roman Catholic |
81% | 72% | 9% | No rating | |
2 Top 22% in England |
Cranmere Primary School Esher |
73% | 70% | 9% | Not judged | |
3 Top 23% in England |
Esher Church School Esher · Church of England |
68% | 78% | 25% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in Esher?
On exam results over the last three years, St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton is the top-ranked primary school in Esher, in the top 10% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.