Shottermill Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lion Lane Shottermill Haslemere Surrey GU27 1JZ |
| Reference Number | 124980 |
Shottermill Infant School has transitioned from an Outstanding rating to a Good rating in its recent inspection after a 14-year gap. The school benefits significantly from a dedicated staff and community, where pupils show enthusiasm for learning and strong interpersonal relationships are evident. Leaders have implemented a well-structured curriculum and prioritise reading, emphasizing strong foundational skills from the early years. However, the school also faces challenges, particularly in ensuring detailed and precise curriculum planning in some early years' areas, which is essential for sustained improvements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 161 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.66%
Girls: 45.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.9% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Indian | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display positive attitudes and care for one another.
- Leaders foster a strong community spirit within the school.
- Staff demonstrate good subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies.
- Inclusivity for pupils with special educational needs is a priority.
- The school provides tailored support to enhance reading skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in early years lacks precision in identifying essential knowledge.
- Governors need to conduct more rigorous checks on pupil learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 18 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Shottermill Junior School
Lion Lane, Shottermill Junior School, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1JF |
0.14 miles |
|
Camelsdale Primary School
School Road, Camelsdale, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3RN |
0.5 miles |
|
St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School
Derby Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1BP |
0.82 miles |
|
Amesbury School
|
0.95 miles |
|
St Ives School
Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, GU27 2ES |
1.48 miles |
|
Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School
School Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6LR |
1.96 miles |
|
Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Lower Road, Grayswood, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2DR |
2.07 miles |
|
Beacon Hill Primary School
Beacon Hill Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6NR |
2.45 miles |
|
Highfield and Brookham School
|
2.61 miles |
|
Fernhurst Primary School
Haslemere Road, Fernhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3EA |
2.66 miles |
|
Liphook Infant School
Avenue Close, Liphook Infant School, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7QE |
3.34 miles |
|
Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School
Avenue Close, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7QE |
3.34 miles |
|
St John's CofE Aided Infant School
Barford Lane, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2JE |
3.83 miles |
|
Hollycombe Primary School
Wardley Green, Milland, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7LY |
4.26 miles |
|
Northchapel Community Primary School
Pipers Lane, Northchapel, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9JA |
4.55 miles |
|
Miniland Farm
Thornhill, Hollywater Road, Passfield, Nr Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7RS |
4.68 miles |
|
The Holme Church of England Primary School
Openfields, Headley, Hampshire, GU35 8PQ |
4.71 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4UF |
4.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Woolmer Hill School
Woolmer Hill Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1QB |
0.75 miles |
|
St Edmunds school Trust Ltd
|
1.45 miles |
|
Undershaw Education Trust
Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6AQ |
1.63 miles |
|
OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus
Tilford Road, Hindhead, GU26 6SJ |
2.11 miles |
|
Bohunt School
Longmoor Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7NY |
3.33 miles |
|
Pathways Education
Sundial Stables, Sundial House, Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2LB |
4.08 miles |