Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Village Street Newdigate Dorking Surrey RH5 5DJ |
| Reference Number | 125192 |
Newdigate CofE Endowed Aided Infant School has successfully maintained its performance as a good school, as noted in its recent inspection. The school creates a nurturing environment, supported by its strong Christian ethos, which ensures that pupils feel safe, valued, and supported in their learning. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to inspire a love of learning, while strong relationships among staff and pupils foster a positive atmosphere for education. There are notable strengths in reading and mathematics instruction, contributing to strong academic outcomes for pupils, including those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 74 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.89%
Girls: 58.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 2 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.6% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have strong relationships and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Ambitious curriculum designed to inspire a love of learning.
- Excellent phonics instruction contributing to reading success.
- Strong mathematics teaching with emphasis on language use.
- Effective support for learning and emotional well-being.
- High levels of trust and mutual support among staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack precise identification of essential content.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 131 | 68 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 215 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 135 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 215 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 127 | 70 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 215 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 150 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 12 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 105 | 88 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 215 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 32 | 97 | 57 | 19 | 9 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 23 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 42 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 132 | 67 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 215 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 124 | 67 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 215 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 124 | 76 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 215 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 70 | 114 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 215 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 109 | 85 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 215 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 111 | 71 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 215 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 200 | 15 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Weald CofE Primary School
Newdigate Road, Beare Green, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 4QW |
1.27 miles |
|
Scott-Broadwood CofE Infant School
The Street, Capel, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5JX |
1.61 miles |
|
Charlwood Village Primary School
Chapel Road, Charlwood, Horley, Surrey, RH6 0DA |
3.06 miles |
|
Rusper Primary School
Rusper, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4PR |
3.15 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Primary School
Goodwyns Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2LR |
3.85 miles |
|
North Downs Primary School
Wheelers Lane, Brockham, Betchworth, Surrey, RH3 7LA |
4.49 miles |
|
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Hare Lane, Langley Green, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7PZ |
4.61 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's Road West, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2HS |
4.61 miles |
|
The Mill Primary Academy
Ifield Drive, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0EL |
4.66 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
The Mardens, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0AQ |
4.7 miles |
|
Manor Green Primary School
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DU |
4.71 miles |
|
Powell Corderoy Primary School
Longfield Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DF |
4.76 miles |
|
Westvale Park Primary Academy
Cavell Way, Westvale Park, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8SU |
4.77 miles |
|
Langley Green Primary
STAGELANDS, LANGLEY GREEN, CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, RH11 7PF |
4.78 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Norfolk Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3JA |
4.79 miles |
|
Waterfield Primary School
Waterfield Gardens, Bewbush, Waterfield Primary School, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8RA |
4.87 miles |
|
Dorking Nursery School
West Street, Dorking, RH4 1BY |
4.94 miles |
|
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School
Sangers Drive, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8AL |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS)
Emerald Place, Farmfield Drive, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0BN |
3.76 miles |
|
Moon Hall School, Reigate
Flanchford Road, Leigh, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8RE |
3.97 miles |
|
Unified Academy
Chart Lane South, Dorking, RH5 4DB |
4.08 miles |
|
Amberley Court School
County Oak Cottage, 9 Amberley Court, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7XL |
4.7 miles |
|
Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DB |
4.78 miles |
|
The Priory Church of England School
West Bank, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3DG |
4.79 miles |