Great Bookham School

About Great Bookham School

We are incredibly proud of our school and every pupil in it. At Great Bookham School we create an environment in which every child is nurtured and cared for. Through our broad and balanced curriculum we strive to ensure our pupils reach their full potential - academically, emotionally and socially.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss J Allen

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 151 responses • 58.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.7% positive 1.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

99.4% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98% positive 1.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

97.3% positive 0.7% negative

My child does well at this school

100% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 151 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

11.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

53.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sarah K.

Parent Nov 10, 2022

4.0

"Room for improvement"

We're pleased with the foundation our child has received at Great Bookham School, and the teachers are generally very supportive. However, we've noticed that some of the classes can get a bit chaotic at times, and we'd like to see more attention paid to classroom management. That being said, we appreciate the school's focus on creativity and critical thinking, and we're excited to see our child grow and develop.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily J.

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent choice for our child!"

We were blown away by the warm and welcoming environment at Great Bookham School. Our child is thriving in the inclusive and supportive community, and we love the focus on the four C.L.U.B values. The facilities are also excellent, and the staff are always happy to help. We feel so lucky to have found this school!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T.

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"A truly exceptional school"

We sent our children to Great Bookham School a few years ago and were blown away by the high standards they set. From the excellent teaching to the fantastic facilities, we felt our kids were in the best possible hands. The school's commitment to the four C.L.U.B values really resonated with us, and we loved the way the staff encouraged our children to be curious and love learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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