Pewley Down Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Semaphore Road Guildford Surrey GU1 3PT |
| Reference Number | 136755 |
Pewley Down Infant School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance across all inspected areas, maintaining its high standards since its last inspection in 2012. The school excels in creating a joyful and positive learning environment where pupils flourish academically and personally. Staff dedication to removing barriers to learning and their commitment to high expectations have resulted in exceptional outcomes for pupils, particularly in reading where many students achieve above expected standards. The school has also effectively supported pupils with SEND, ensuring they fully benefit from the educational offerings.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 178 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.51%
Girls: 54.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18% |
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 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.4% |
| White, Other | 12.4% |
| White & Asian | 7.3% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all areas.
- Pupils exhibit high standards of attainment.
- Strong focus on reading, leading to enthusiastic and fluent readers.
- Effective tailored support for students with SEND.
- Engaging and well-planned extracurricular activities.
- Positive school culture promoting attendance and behaviour.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Castle Garden School
Pewely Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SQ |
0.16 miles |
|
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3QF |
0.38 miles |
|
Sandfield Primary School
Stoke Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4DT |
0.46 miles |
|
St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4YD |
0.64 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SX |
1.19 miles |
|
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TD |
1.2 miles |
|
Shalford Infant School
Shalford Infant School, Station Row, Shalford, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8BY |
1.32 miles |
|
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Queen Eleanor's Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7SD |
1.35 miles |
|
Weyfield Primary Academy
School Close, Off Woking Road, Guildford, GU1 1QJ |
1.42 miles |
|
Onslow Infant School
Powell Close, Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7DD |
1.59 miles |
|
Merrow Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SG |
1.75 miles |
|
Stoughton Infant School
Stoughton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9ZT |
1.77 miles |
|
Guildford Nursery School
Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NR |
1.81 miles |
|
Northmead Junior School
Grange Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9ZA |
1.81 miles |
|
Tillingbourne Junior School
New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8NB |
1.82 miles |
|
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Kingfisher Drive, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7EA |
1.9 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YH |
1.92 miles |
|
Guildford Grove Primary School
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YD |
2 miles |
|
Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Rydes Hill House, Guildford, GU2 8BP |
2.02 miles |
|
Burpham Primary School
Burpham Lane, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7LZ |
2.07 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Royal Grammar School Guildford
|
0.27 miles |
|
Guildford High School
London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJ |
0.52 miles |
|
Surrey Maths School
Mary Road, Guildford, GU1 4QU |
0.7 miles |
|
Tormead School
Cranley Road, Guildford, GU1 2JD |
0.73 miles |
|
Guildford County School
Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU |
0.86 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TN |
1.5 miles |
|
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX |
1.55 miles |
|
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1JY |
1.61 miles |
|
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DR |
1.71 miles |
|
Kings College Guildford
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8DU |
1.92 miles |
|
Gosden House School
Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH |
2.28 miles |
|
Broadwater School
Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BW |
2.59 miles |
|
St Catherine's School
Station Road, Guildford, GU5 0DF |
2.66 miles |
|
Unsted Park School
Munstead Heath Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UW |
3.29 miles |
|
Charterhouse
|
3.55 miles |
|
Elysian, Shamley Green
Westland Farm, Lordshill Common, Guildford, Surrey, Surrey, GU5 0TL |
3.64 miles |
|
Prior's Field School
Priors Field Road, Godalming, GU7 2RH |
3.76 miles |
|
Freemantles School
Smarts Heath Road, Mayford Green, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0AN |
4.23 miles |
|
Hoe Valley School
Egley Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0NH |
4.48 miles |
|
Godalming College
Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS |
4.54 miles |