Witley CofE Controlled Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane Witley Godalming Surrey GU8 5PN |
| Reference Number | 125159 |
Witley CofE Controlled Infant School is effectively maintaining the standards established during its last inspection and continues to be a positive environment for pupils. Children at this school are notably happy and enthusiastic about their learning, with a strong emphasis on personal development, behavior, and well-being. The school has high expectations for academic performance, particularly in early English and mathematics, which contributes to pupils' readiness for the next stage of their education. The staff's dedication and the supportive school culture are essential elements of the school's success and community involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 89 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.31%
Girls: 51.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Irish | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 23 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils display happiness and enthusiasm for learning.
- High expectations in early English and mathematics leading to quick reading acquisition.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and well-being.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils engage well with lessons and demonstrate positive behavior.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear building blocks of knowledge, hindering learning.
- Learning activities are not always closely matched to students' needs, causing uneven achievement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School
Middlemarch, Roke Lane, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5PB |
0.34 miles |
|
Barrow Hills School
Roke Lane, Godalming, GU8 5NY |
0.42 miles |
|
Milford School
Church Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JA |
1.53 miles |
|
St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary
Franklyn Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LD |
2.47 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4UF |
2.58 miles |
|
St Hilary's School
Holloway Hill, Godalming, GU7 1RZ |
2.64 miles |
|
Busbridge Infant School
Hambledon Road, Busbridge, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1PJ |
2.75 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
The Drive, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1PF |
2.78 miles |
|
Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School
Brighton Road, Busbridge C of E Junior School, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XA |
2.86 miles |
|
Moss Lane School
Moss Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EF |
3.02 miles |
|
The Wharf Nursery School
The Wharf, Godalming, GU7 1JG |
3.18 miles |
|
St James CofE Aided Primary School
Thursley Road, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6DH |
3.43 miles |
|
Godalming Junior School
Hallam Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HW |
3.49 miles |
|
Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Lower Road, Grayswood, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2DR |
3.57 miles |
|
Aldro
|
3.7 miles |
|
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
Grays Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3LT |
3.86 miles |
|
Loseley Fields Primary School
Green Lane, Binscombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3TB |
4.3 miles |
|
St Ives School
Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, GU27 2ES |
4.35 miles |
|
St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School
Derby Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1BP |
4.75 miles |
|
Beacon Hill Primary School
Beacon Hill Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6NR |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
King Edward's School Witley
|
0.77 miles |
|
Rodborough
Rake Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5BZ |
1.01 miles |
|
St Dominic's School
Malthouse Lane, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DX |
1.21 miles |
|
Godalming College
Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS |
2.41 miles |
|
Charterhouse
|
3.54 miles |
|
Unsted Park School
Munstead Heath Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UW |
3.96 miles |
|
Prior's Field School
Priors Field Road, Godalming, GU7 2RH |
4.07 miles |
|
OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus
Tilford Road, Hindhead, GU26 6SJ |
4.28 miles |
|
Broadwater School
Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BW |
4.36 miles |
|
Undershaw Education Trust
Portsmouth Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6AQ |
4.42 miles |
|
Bramley Grange Academy
Grafham, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0LH |
4.93 miles |