Moss Lane School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Moss Lane Godalming Surrey GU7 1EF |
| Reference Number | 125049 |
Moss Lane School continues to maintain its strong standards following a previous inspection. The school is well-regarded within the community, fostering a safe and happy environment for pupils, who display good behavior and positive relationships. Staff are dedicated to providing care and support, especially for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are well integrated into the learning experience and supported effectively. The school is recognized for its commitment to the teaching of reading and its orderly transitions for children moving through the school system.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 155 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 62.58%
Girls: 37.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 20 | 49 |
| 2 | 34 | 19 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.5% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| African | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- Strong relationships between pupils, staff, and parents.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate good behavior and respect for one another.
- Well-coordinated transitions for Year 2 pupils.
- Consistent delivery of the phonics programme.
- Active engagement in community events.
Areas for Improvement
- Checks on pupils' understanding are occasionally underdeveloped.
- Curriculum in some subjects needs improvement for secure knowledge building.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 63 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 55 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Wharf Nursery School
The Wharf, Godalming, GU7 1JG |
0.31 miles |
|
St Hilary's School
Holloway Hill, Godalming, GU7 1RZ |
0.38 miles |
|
Godalming Junior School
Hallam Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HW |
0.49 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
The Drive, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1PF |
0.74 miles |
|
St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary
Franklyn Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LD |
0.82 miles |
|
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
Grays Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3LT |
0.84 miles |
|
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School
Brighton Road, Busbridge C of E Junior School, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XA |
0.85 miles |
|
Busbridge Infant School
Hambledon Road, Busbridge, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1PJ |
0.94 miles |
|
Loseley Fields Primary School
Green Lane, Binscombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3TB |
1.36 miles |
|
Milford School
Church Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JA |
1.76 miles |
|
Bramley Oak Academy
Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0BJ |
2.31 miles |
|
Aldro
|
2.41 miles |
|
Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery
Birtley Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0HX |
2.61 miles |
|
The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School
Middlemarch, Roke Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PB |
2.77 miles |
|
Shalford Infant School
Shalford Infant School, Station Row, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8BY |
2.87 miles |
|
Witley CofE Controlled Infant School
Church Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PN |
3.02 miles |
|
Barrow Hills School
Roke Lane, Godalming, GU8 5NY |
3.05 miles |
|
Onslow Infant School
Powell Close, Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7DD |
3.33 miles |
|
Puttenham CofE Infant School
School Lane, Puttenham, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1AS |
3.45 miles |
|
St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4YD |
3.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Godalming College
Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS |
0.67 miles |
|
Charterhouse
|
0.78 miles |
|
Broadwater School
Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BW |
1.36 miles |
|
Unsted Park School
Munstead Heath Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UW |
1.4 miles |
|
Prior's Field School
Priors Field Road, Godalming, GU7 2RH |
1.82 miles |
|
Rodborough
Rake Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5BZ |
2.22 miles |
|
Gosden House School
Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH |
2.36 miles |
|
St Catherine's School
Station Road, Guildford, GU5 0DF |
2.54 miles |
|
Elysian, Shamley Green
Westland Farm, Lordshill Common, Guildford, Surrey, Surrey, GU5 0TL |
3.3 miles |
|
St Dominic's School
Malthouse Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DX |
3.47 miles |
|
Bramley Grange Academy
Grafham, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0LH |
3.49 miles |
|
Guildford County School
Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU |
3.53 miles |
|
King Edward's School Witley
|
3.66 miles |
|
Surrey Maths School
Mary Road, Guildford, GU1 4QU |
4 miles |
|
Kings College Guildford
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8DU |
4.02 miles |
|
Royal Grammar School Guildford
|
4.02 miles |
|
Guildford High School
London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJ |
4.4 miles |
|
Tormead School
Cranley Road, Guildford, GU1 2JD |
4.65 miles |
|
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1JY |
4.99 miles |