Claygate Primary School

What Claygate Primary School does

Claygate Primary School is a UK state-funded Foundation school located in Claygate, Surrey, providing primary education for children aged 4-11 (Reception through Year 6) alongside the on-site Acorns Nursery, which serves children aged 2-4 with Red Acorns (2-year-olds) and Blue Acorns (3-4-year-olds) cohorts. The school operates as a two-form entry institution with capacity for 350 pupils, and is a member of the Ember Learning Trust, a cooperative network linking it with Hinchley Wood Primary, Thames Ditton Infant and Junior schools, Long Ditton Infant & Nursery and St Mary's Junior schools, Kingston University, Surrey County Council, and the Co-operative Schools Network. The school holds an Ofsted Good rating overall (June 2023), with Outstanding grades for Personal Development and Early Years provision, and was ranked in the top 5% of English schools for academic outcomes by The Sunday Times in 2024. KS2 SATs results in 2026 showed 94% of pupils meeting the expected standard in Reading, 96% in Maths, and 94% in Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling — all materially above national averages.

Name

Claygate Primary School

Legal name

Claygate Primary School

Website

https://claygate.surrey.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Claygate Primary School is a UK state-funded Foundation school in Claygate, Surrey, providing primary education for children aged 4-11 alongside the on-site Acorns Nursery for ages 2-4. The school is part of the Ember Learning Trust cooperative network and ranks in the top 5% of English schools for academic outcomes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Early years education
• State-funded schooling
• School enrichment programs
• Nursery provision

Headquarters

HQ city

Claygate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (National Funding Formula): As a state-funded Foundation school, Claygate Primary receives funding based on pupil numbers through the National Funding Formula. The school is funded for 350 children but operates with fewer students, resulting in reduced funding compared to previous years.
2. Voluntary Parent Donations (Friends of CPS): The Friends of CPS charity (Registered Charity No. 1172759) accepts voluntary monthly donations of £15 per child or £30 for two or more children. Gift Aid allows 20% tax relief. Donations support classroom resources, smartboards, and school improvements.
3. School Meals (Years 3-6): Paid school meals at £2.90 per meal from September 2025 for Years 3 and above. Free meals provided for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 under Universal Infant Free School Meals programme.
4. Club and Activity Fees: Fees for various before/after school clubs and activities. External providers run some clubs with direct payment (Stagecoach, Little Kickers, KRSC Swimming).
5. Facilities Hire: School facilities available for hire to community groups and external organisations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Claygate Primary School is a two-form entry UK state-funded Foundation primary school delivering full-time primary education for children aged 4-11 (Reception through Year 6), complemented by Acorns Nursery provision for children aged 2-4. The school delivers the National Curriculum enhanced by unique facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, Forest School woodland area, and a Claygate Charter enrichment programme covering music, drama, computing, Japanese, and wellbeing. It is part of the Ember Learning Trust, a Cooperative Trust of local Surrey schools.

Product overview

Claygate Primary School is a two-form entry primary school for children aged 4-11, with its own Ofsted Outstanding Acorns Nursery for children aged 2-4. The school offers a comprehensive educational programme based on the National Curriculum, enhanced by unique facilities including an indoor swimming pool and Forest School woodland area. The Claygate Charter enrichment programme provides weekly sessions in areas such as music, drama, computing, wellbeing, and Japanese. The school operates before and after-school care through Treetops Club and Clubland, and hosts holiday camps through Junior Adventures Group. A Smart School Councils programme involves all pupils in democratic decision-making.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acorns Nursery: On-site nursery provision for children aged 2-4, graded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023.

Products and services

• Wraparound Care (Treetops and Clubland)
• Claygate Primary School Main Programme Two-form entry primary school programme providing full-time education for children aged 4-11 across Reception through Year 6, based on the National Curriculum personalised to local needs, including English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, French, Art, Computing, PE, PSHE, Music, and Religious Education.
• Acorns Nursery Dedicated nursery provision for children aged 2-4, divided into Red Acorns (2-year-olds) and Blue Acorns (3-4-year-olds), offering funded early education places within the school grounds and graded Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023.
• Claygate Community Swimming Pool On-site 20-metre heated indoor swimming pool providing year-round swimming instruction for all children from nursery through Year 6, including the Claygate Community Pool entity operating from the school site.
• Forest School Programme Outdoor learning programme utilising the school's woodland area, pond, allotments, and natural surroundings to develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, and environmental awareness through forest school-inspired activities.
• Claygate Charter Enrichment Programme Weekly enrichment sessions from Year 1 covering Brilliant Botanists, Terrific Textilers, Music and Drama, M-Fit (mental fitness), Orienteering, Woodland Explorers, Computer Scientists, and Japanese language instruction, ensuring all pupils experience a broad range of cultural capital before leaving primary school.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ember Learning TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operative Trust comprising Claygate Primary School, Hinchley Wood Primary School, Thames Ditton Infant School, Thames Ditton Junior School, Long Ditton Infant & Nursery School, Long Ditton St. Mary's Junior School, Kingston University, Surrey County Council, and Co-operative Schools Network (CSNet). Schools share values, principles, and professional expertise while each retaining autonomy.
• Claygate Gardening SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing expert advice and guidance for children's gardening activities in the school allotments as part of the Brilliant Botanists enrichment programme.
• Claygate Community Swimming PoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate community swimming pool entity operating from the school site, complementing the school's own indoor heated swimming pool facilities.
• NourishminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrivately owned, family-run contract catering company providing school meals service. Established in 2003, provides healthy, fresh, nutritionally balanced lunches adhering to Government Food Standards. 80% of meals made from scratch using locally sourced produce.
• Smart School CouncilsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramme where ALL pupils are School Councillors rather than just class representatives. Weekly class discussions and votes on questions, developing democracy understanding and pupil voice.
• Surrey County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Authority managing school admissions on behalf of the school and providing educational services, term dates coordination, and regulatory oversight. School is part of local authority system but supported by Ember Learning Trust charitable trust.
• Co-operative Schools Network (CSNet)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork supporting co-operative schools within the Ember Learning Trust, underpinning the values of the school aligned with universal co-operative values.
• Kingston UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner within Ember Learning Trust, contributing to the educational partnership and training of future educators.
• Surrey Maths HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaths teaching professional development network the school participates in alongside working with mathematics consultants.
• Stagecoach Theatre ArtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal performing arts provider running Friday evening classes at school for all year groups (Early Stages 4.15-5.45pm, Main school 4.30-7.30pm). Sign-up directly via Stagecoach.
• Junior Adventures Group (JAG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoliday camp provider running Summer Holiday Camp at school from 20 July to 4 September 2026 with flexible booking options. Accepts Tax-Free Childcare and childcare vouchers.
• Little KickersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoccer school for 18 months to 5 year olds running Saturday and Sunday mornings at school. Sign-up directly via Little Kickers website.
• KRSC Swimming ClubsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwimming club provider for after-school swimming clubs at school pool. Booking via their website platform.
• Surrey ArtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurrey County Council music service providing instrument lessons taught in school. Parents arrange and pay directly through Surrey Arts.
• Mindworks SurreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren and young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health service providing 24/7 crisis line (0800 915 4644) and neurodevelopmental helpline for parents of children with autism and ADHD (0300 222 5755, 5pm-11pm).
• Surrey Adult LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrey County Council service offering free Family Learning courses for parents/carers to support child's learning, plus Multiply numeracy courses for adults aged 19+.
• Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-agency partnership co-ordinating safeguarding across schools, social services, children's services, and local authority in Surrey.
• CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational crime agency programme providing online safety information and resources used in school's online safety curriculum (ThinkUKnow).
• My Family CoachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree website powered by Team Teach providing parents/carers with information to understand behaviour that challenges, offering support for families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hinchley Wood Primary School: Fellow Surrey primary school and co-member of Ember Learning Trust. Operates a similar two-form entry model with shared governance and curriculum collaboration, making it the closest structural and operational peer to Claygate.
• Thames Ditton Infant School: Co-member of Ember Learning Trust and a neighbouring Surrey infant school. Compares directly with Acorns Nursery and Claygate's Reception/KS1 provision in catchment, governance, and funding structure.
• Thames Ditton Junior School: Partner junior school within Ember Learning Trust and a key feeder/peer for Claygate's KS2 cohort. Shares the same cooperative trust values, Surrey County Council oversight, and curriculum exchange model.
• Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School: Infant and nursery school within Ember Learning Trust in the same Surrey locality. Direct peer for nursery-age provision, early-years funding mechanics, and small primary school operating models.
• Long Ditton St Mary's Junior School: Junior school partner within Ember Learning Trust serving overlapping catchment with Claygate. Comparable in size, governance, and KS2 curriculum delivery against national benchmarks.

Broad incumbents

• Reach2 Academy Trust: One of the largest primary-focused multi-academy trusts in England, operating dozens of state primary schools. Represents a scaled incumbent in the same core market (UK state primary education) with broader geographic reach and central back-office capabilities.
• United Learning: Large UK schools group operating both state and independent schools across primary and secondary phases. Relevant as a broad incumbent demonstrating how primary education is delivered at scale through group structures similar in concept to Ember Learning Trust.
• Oasis Community Learning: National multi-academy trust running a network of primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable as a large-scale operator of state-funded schools, though with a much broader portfolio than a single foundation primary.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: Large multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across England. Relevant as a broad incumbent in the same state-funded primary education space with significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Surrey County Council Education Services: Local authority overseeing school admissions, funding allocation, and educational standards across Surrey schools including Claygate. Functions as the regional regulator and commissioner that defines the funding and admissions framework within which Claygate operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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