Esher Church of England primary school

[esherMUM321]

Hi there.
I have just been offered a place at this school for my son. I am new to the area and wondered what people thought of it? It has been ranked outstanding by ofsted but I know that it is no longer a feeder school for hinchley wood secondary. Is this making the school less popular? Obviously very happy to get good school through application process.

People give their right arms and their grandmother for a place at Esher Church! Certainly no less popular for the change to the borough secondaries. Though a lot will go private at secondary....

I pulled all my children out of Esher Church School. I believe it once was a school you'd "give your right arm" for but from first hand experience I'd avoid like the plague. I'm friends with Mothers who are pretty desperate to pull their children out of there too. If your "face fits" and your child can plod along without too much support then you'll be ok. The school itself is small (take a look at the playground during playtime) and class sizes are rammed and incredibly noisey. They also have an underlying bullying problem there too which they can't seem to get to grips with. I really would not put Esher Church School "up on the peddle stool" as there are far better local schools (have you tried Cobham Free, Claygate, Thames Ditton?) It is no longer a feeder school for Hinchley Wood but for Esher High, so maybe you'll want to check that out before making your decision. Sorry for not bringing you good vibes but you did ask what people thought of it.

Thanks for both of these comments. I am just trying to get a feel for it and have some questions to ask when we look around. Bullying is an upsetting comment though...

Er... I understand that Cobham Free school is currently located in a "temporary site" (for aj unspecified length of time ) that is actually in Molesey.... Which is about a 30 min drive from Cobham and 20 mins from Esher (poss more during rush hour). So may not be very practical for you.

I have heard only good things about Esher Church school, though have not lived in the area for a few years now. Bear in mind, though, that TheCottage felt strongly enough to remove her children from the school, so is unlikely to give you a good opinion of it! (Which of course she is perfectly entitled to do so). Out of interest, TheCottage, where did you move your DC to?? Do you think that's a better place?

It's the Senior school which is at the old Hurst Park site in Molesey, I understand the rest of CFS is still in Cobham.

Just an update on esher church primary. I sent my son here and it has been brilliant. Champagne education on a lemonade budget! I could not have wished for more. Great teaching and pastoral care and a welcoming school community. I heartily recommend it.

Sadly Esher Church school is going rapidly down hill. It does not offer a Private school education. Behaviour is poor, bullying goes unchecked and more able pupils go unsupported.

Any more up to date views on ECS? I have a child with a reception place there. Also looking at private but need to decide ASAP. Thanks

I just wondered what people's views are of Esher church school in the last few years?

My kids have just finished here. I would definitely recommend. I think they will get outstanding at next Ofsted.