Ofsted school ratings in Surrey
In Surrey (South East), 147 of 159 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.5%. That is 5.3 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 92.5%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 30
- Good
- 117
- Requires improvement
- 7
- Inadequate
- 5
- Graded schools
- 159
- rank 42/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Surrey (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Surrey | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 30 | 18.9% |
| Good | 117 | 73.6% |
| Requires improvement | 7 | 4.4% |
| Inadequate | 5 | 3.1% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Surrey
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 16 | 96 | 4 | 3 | 94.1% |
| Secondary | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Special | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 90.9% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Surrey are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 147 of 159 graded state-funded schools in Surrey hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.5%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Surrey have?
- Surrey has 30 schools rated Outstanding and 117 rated Good, out of 159 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Surrey?
- 5 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Surrey, and 7 rated Requires improvement, out of 159 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Surrey?
- By phase in Surrey: 94.1% of 119 primary schools; 87.5% of 24 secondary schools; 90.9% of 11 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Surrey compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Surrey ranks 42 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 92.5% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.