Weyfield Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Close Off Woking Road Guildford GU1 1QJ |
| Phone | 01483598956 |
| Reference Number | 139070 |
Weyfield Academy has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains. Pupils are enthusiastic learners, thriving in a broad curriculum that encourages high aspirations and achievement. Relationships among staff and pupils are positive, fostering a respectful and supportive environment. The effective teaching of reading from early years contributes to pupils' confidence and fluency, and those needing extra help receive tailored support. However, some teachers still require further training to enhance their subject knowledge in certain areas, and there are inconsistencies in how learning is assessed across the curriculum, which could impede overall pupil achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.78%
Girls: 47.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 2 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 3 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 4 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 6 | 11 | 20 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.9% |
| Asian, Other | 7.8% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high engagement and enthusiasm for learning.
- Effective teaching methods in early reading and phonics lead to strong literacy skills.
- Strong, supportive relationships between staff and pupils create a positive school climate.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that progressively builds knowledge.
- Good provision for pupils with SEND, ensuring they achieve alongside their peers.
- Pupils actively participate in their community and show respect for diverse backgrounds.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack secure subject knowledge in a few areas of the curriculum.
- Inconsistencies in procedures to check and assess pupils' learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Guildford Nursery School
Hazel Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1NR |
0.45 miles |
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Northmead Junior School
Grange Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9ZA |
0.63 miles |
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Stoughton Infant School
Stoughton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9ZT |
0.75 miles |
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Sandfield Primary School
Stoke Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4DT |
1.03 miles |
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Burpham Primary School
Burpham Lane, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7LZ |
1.09 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
155 Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YH |
1.29 miles |
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Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TD |
1.3 miles |
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Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Rydes Hill House, Guildford, GU2 8BP |
1.37 miles |
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Castle Garden School
Pewely Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SQ |
1.42 miles |
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Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3PT |
1.42 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SX |
1.48 miles |
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Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Queen Eleanor's Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7SD |
1.55 miles |
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Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3QF |
1.57 miles |
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St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4YD |
1.6 miles |
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Merrow Junior School
Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SG |
1.77 miles |
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Guildford Grove Primary School
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YD |
1.78 miles |
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Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School
Kingfisher Drive, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7EA |
1.82 miles |
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Onslow Infant School
Powell Close, Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7DD |
1.94 miles |
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Worplesdon Primary School
Envis Way, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3NL |
2.03 miles |
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Wood Street Infant School
Wood Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3DA |
2.28 miles |
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Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DR |
0.35 miles |
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Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1JY |
0.41 miles |
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Guildford High School
London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJ |
0.94 miles |
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George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX |
1.03 miles |
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Surrey Maths School
Mary Road, Guildford, GU1 4QU |
1.06 miles |
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Tormead School
Cranley Road, Guildford, GU1 2JD |
1.07 miles |
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Royal Grammar School Guildford
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1.19 miles |
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Guildford County School
Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU |
1.53 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TN |
1.59 miles |
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Kings College Guildford
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8DU |
1.68 miles |
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Freemantles School
Smarts Heath Road, Mayford Green, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0AN |
2.82 miles |
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Hoe Valley School
Egley Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0NH |
3.07 miles |
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Gosden House School
Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH |
3.69 miles |
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Woking College
Rydens Way, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9DL |
3.73 miles |
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Broadwater School
Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BW |
3.81 miles |
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St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Elmbridge Lane, Kingfield, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9AL |
3.84 miles |
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Hoe Bridge School
Hoe Place, Surrey, GU22 8JE |
4 miles |
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St Catherine's School
Station Road, Guildford, GU5 0DF |
4.08 miles |
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The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TL |
4.23 miles |
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Knowl Hill School
School Lane, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JN |
4.4 miles |