Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 2-7
Religion Does not apply
Address Catena Rise
Lightwater
Surrey
GU18 5RD
Reference Number 142433

Lightwater Village School has performed well in its first inspection since becoming an academy, receiving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school has effectively navigated leadership and curriculum changes, fostering a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. High expectations are established early on, leading to commendable achievements, particularly in reading and mathematics, while the inclusive nature of the school supports pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The governance structure provided by the school strategy board is in place but requires improvement in evaluating the effectiveness of subjects beyond English and mathematics.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 179
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 41.9%
Girls: 58.1%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 4.1%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 10.1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 19.2
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 19.2

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 16 31 47
2 11 21 32

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 70.9%
Mixed, Other 6.7%
White, Other 5.6%
White & Asian 4.5%
Unclassified 3.4%
Pakistani 2.2%
Chinese 1.7%
African 1.1%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.6%
Indian 0.6%
Asian, Other 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 28 Sep 2022
Date Report
28 Sep 2022 School inspection:
10 Nov 2015 Academy conversion letter
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
Previously as Lightwater Village School
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
07 May 2008 Full inspection:
07 May 2008 Full inspection:
02 Feb 2004 Full inspection
02 Feb 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Positive relationships foster a caring environment for pupils.
  • High expectations in early years support rapid settling and engagement.
  • Systematic phonics teaching helps children learn to read quickly.
  • Pupils with SEND receive timely and effective support.
  • Pupils demonstrate school values through various responsibilities.

Areas for Improvement

  • Insufficient evaluation of learning in subjects with reorganised content.
  • Lack of strategic oversight by the school strategy board on non-core subjects.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 14 0
Third Preference 21 0
From another Local Authority 1 1

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