Manby Lodge Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Princes Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9DA |
| Reference Number | 125075 |
Manby Lodge Infant School continues to demonstrate good performance in its educational provision. The school promotes an inclusive ethos, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, receive the support they need to thrive. The introduction of a new phonics curriculum has been effective in helping children develop their reading skills early on, which has fostered a positive attitude towards reading across the school. The strong relationships between staff and parents are evident, with parents appreciating the support and communication from the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 269 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.33%
Girls: 51.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 2 | 42 | 47 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.6% |
| White, Other | 10.4% |
| Indian | 6.7% |
| White & Asian | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 22 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 19 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive atmosphere with high expectations for all pupils.
- Effective phonics curriculum that supports fluent reading.
- Strong parental engagement and communication.
- Well-sequenced mathematics curriculum.
- Focus on children's well-being with activities like yoga club.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for clear and detailed foundation subject curricula.
- Lack of aligned professional development for foundation subject teachers.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 126 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St James CofE Primary School
Grotto Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8PL |
0.4 miles |
|
Oatlands School
St. Marys Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9PZ |
0.53 miles |
|
St George's Junior School
Thames Street, Weybridge, KT13 8NL |
0.58 miles |
|
St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge
Portmore Way, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8JD |
0.58 miles |
|
Cleves School
Oatlands Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 9TS |
1 miles |
|
Ashley Church of England Primary School
Ashley Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1HX |
1.68 miles |
|
Darley Dene Primary School
Garfield Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2NP |
1.71 miles |
|
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Manor Farm Avenue, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9AD |
1.74 miles |
|
Manor Mead School
Laleham Road, Shepperton, TW17 8EL |
1.89 miles |
|
Sayes Court School
Sayes Court Farm Drive, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1NB |
1.93 miles |
|
The Danesfield Manor School
11 Rydens Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 3JB |
2.02 miles |
|
Saxon Primary School
Briar Road, Shepperton, Surrey, TW17 0JB |
2.06 miles |
|
Bell Farm Primary School
Hersham Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5NB |
2.11 miles |
|
Notre Dame Preparatory School
|
2.16 miles |
|
Burhill Primary School
New Berry Lane, Hersham, Surrey, KT12 4HQ |
2.22 miles |
|
Byfleet Primary School
King's Head Lane, Byfleet, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7AT |
2.3 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1TD |
2.31 miles |
|
Walton Oak Primary School
Walton Oak Primary School, Ambleside Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 3LN |
2.32 miles |
|
Ongar Place Primary School
Milton Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1NY |
2.33 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Ongar Hill, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1BP |
2.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Heathside School
Brooklands Lane, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8UZ |
0.75 miles |
|
Brooklands College
Heath Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8TT |
0.83 miles |
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Walton Leigh School
Queen's Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5AB |
0.94 miles |
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St George's College Weybridge
Weybridge Road, Addlestone, KT15 2QS |
1.4 miles |
|
Halliford School
Russell Road, Shepperton, TW17 9HX |
1.47 miles |
|
Thamesmead School
Manygate Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9EE |
1.73 miles |
|
Ashley Park School
47 Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1LE |
1.75 miles |
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Philip Southcote School
Addlestone Moor, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2QH |
1.99 miles |
|
Three Rivers Academy
Bell Farm Way, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5EJ |
2 miles |
|
Chertsey High School
Chertsey Road, Addlestone, KT15 2EP |
2.13 miles |
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Notre Dame School
|
2.16 miles |
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Jubilee High School
School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1TE |
2.34 miles |
|
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP |
2.59 miles |
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ACS Cobham International School
Heywood, Cobham, KT11 1BL |
2.64 miles |
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Sir William Perkins's School
|
2.94 miles |
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Fullbrook School
Selsdon Road, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 3HW |
3.03 miles |
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The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Layton's Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6LT |
3.03 miles |
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Cobham Free School
Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1TF |
3.06 miles |
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Salesian School, Chertsey
Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9LU |
3.11 miles |
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Sunbury Manor School
Nursery Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 6LF |
3.37 miles |