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 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Lightwater Village Junior School
Badger Drive, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5TS |
0.25 miles |
|
Connaught Junior School
Manor Way, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5JY |
0.7 miles |
|
Bagshot Infant School
School Lane, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5BP |
0.95 miles |
|
Windlesham Village Infant School
School Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PB |
1.37 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Benner Lane, West End, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9JQ |
1.89 miles |
|
Pine Ridge Infant School & Nursery
Esher Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AL |
1.9 miles |
|
Valley End CofE Infant School
Higham's Lane, Valley End, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8TB |
1.95 miles |
|
Heather Ridge Infant School
Martindale Avenue, Heatherside Estate, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 1AY |
2.02 miles |
|
Cordwalles Junior School
Berkshire Road, Old Dean Estate, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4DR |
2.21 miles |
|
Crawley Ridge Infant School
Crawley Ridge, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2AJ |
2.27 miles |
|
Crawley Ridge Junior School
Graitney, Crawley Ridge, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2AJ |
2.27 miles |
|
Prior Heath Infant School
Prior Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 1DA |
2.41 miles |
|
Coworth-Flexlands School
Chertsey Road, Woking, GU24 8TE |
2.52 miles |
|
Bisley CofE Primary School
Hawthorn Way, Bisley, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9DF |
2.56 miles |
|
Lorraine Infant School & Nursery
Highland Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4EX |
2.61 miles |
|
Ravenscote Junior School
Old Bisley Road, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 9RE |
2.85 miles |
|
St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Bagshot Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8AB |
3 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 8PY |
3.07 miles |
|
St Francis Catholic Primary School, South Ascot
Coronation Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9HG |
3.1 miles |
|
Knaphill School
High Street, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2QH |
3.3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hall Grove School
London Road, Bagshot, GU19 5HZ |
1.18 miles |
|
Gordon's School
Bagshot Road, West End, Woking, Surrey, GU24 9PT |
1.34 miles |
|
Fernways School
Hatton Hill, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6AB |
1.35 miles |
|
Collingwood College
Kingston Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AE |
2.07 miles |
|
Carwarden House Community School
118 Upper Chobham Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 1EJ |
2.66 miles |
|
St Mary's School Ascot
St Mary's Road, Ascot, SL5 9JF |
2.84 miles |
|
Charters School
Charters Road, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9QY |
2.91 miles |
|
Portesbery School
Newfoundland Road, Deepcut, Surrey, GU16 6TA |
2.97 miles |
|
Heathermount School
Devenish Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9PG |
3.06 miles |
|
Tomlinscote School
Tomlinscote Way, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 8PY |
3.13 miles |
|
Lift Wishmore
55 Alpha Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE |
3.18 miles |
|
Sunningdale School
Dry Arch Road, Ascot, SL5 9PZ |
3.22 miles |
|
The Marist School
Kings Road, Ascot, SL5 7PS |
3.66 miles |
|
St George's School
|
3.86 miles |
|
Kings International College
Watchetts Drive, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2PQ |
3.88 miles |
|
Knowl Hill School
School Lane, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0JN |
3.98 miles |
|
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Hermitage Road, St Johns, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8TL |
4.16 miles |
|
LVS Ascot
London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR |
4.34 miles |
|
Heathfield School
London Road, Ascot, SL5 8BQ |
4.48 miles |
|
Henry Tyndale School
Ship Lane, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8BX |
4.62 miles |