Shalford Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shalford Infant School Station Row Shalford Guildford Surrey GU4 8BY |
| Reference Number | 146022 |
Shalford Infant School is performing well overall, achieving good ratings in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This inspection was significant as it was the school's first since converting to an academy in November 2019, and it reflects changes in the school’s structure and demographics. Students demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for learning, supported by clear behavioural expectations and a curriculum designed to engage even the youngest learners with valuable experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 109 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.71%
Girls: 52.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.5% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Shalford Infant School | |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2001 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are confident, inquisitive, and enthusiastic about learning.
- Strong emphasis on values like empathy and resilience in school culture.
- Well-structured phonics programme supporting early reading success.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Positive attitudes towards learning and appreciation for school activities.
- High-quality library and reading resources that engage pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across some subjects.
- Some subject leaders are in early stages of development.
- Variable quality of early years curriculum implementation.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bramley Oak Academy
Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0BJ |
0.81 miles |
|
Tillingbourne Junior School
New Road, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8NB |
1.02 miles |
|
St Nicolas' Church of England Infant School
Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4YD |
1.29 miles |
|
Castle Garden School
Pewely Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SQ |
1.31 miles |
|
Pewley Down Infant School
Semaphore Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3PT |
1.32 miles |
|
Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School
Addison Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3QF |
1.34 miles |
|
Sandfield Primary School
Stoke Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4DT |
1.7 miles |
|
Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School
Dorking Road, Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8NP |
1.7 miles |
|
Bramley CofE Infant School and Nursery
Birtley Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0HX |
1.81 miles |
|
Loseley Fields Primary School
Green Lane, Binscombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3TB |
2.02 miles |
|
Onslow Infant School
Powell Close, Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7DD |
2.03 miles |
|
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Queen Eleanor's Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7SD |
2.04 miles |
|
Farncombe Church of England Infant School
Grays Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3LT |
2.1 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane West, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2SX |
2.21 miles |
|
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Lane, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TD |
2.31 miles |
|
Godalming Junior School
Hallam Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HW |
2.38 miles |
|
Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School
Guildford Road, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0RT |
2.41 miles |
|
The Wharf Nursery School
The Wharf, Godalming, GU7 1JG |
2.66 miles |
|
Longacre School
Hullbrook Lane, Guildford, GU5 0NQ |
2.69 miles |
|
Guildford Grove Primary School
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8YD |
2.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Gosden House School
Horsham Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH |
0.97 miles |
|
St Catherine's School
Station Road, Guildford, GU5 0DF |
1.38 miles |
|
Broadwater School
Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3BW |
1.52 miles |
|
Royal Grammar School Guildford
|
1.53 miles |
|
Guildford County School
Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4LU |
1.54 miles |
|
Surrey Maths School
Mary Road, Guildford, GU1 4QU |
1.79 miles |
|
Guildford High School
London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJ |
1.83 miles |
|
Tormead School
Cranley Road, Guildford, GU1 2JD |
1.96 miles |
|
Unsted Park School
Munstead Heath Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UW |
2.02 miles |
|
Elysian, Shamley Green
Westland Farm, Lordshill Common, Guildford, Surrey, Surrey, GU5 0TL |
2.46 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic School
Horseshoe Lane East, Merrow, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2TN |
2.51 miles |
|
Kings College Guildford
Southway, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8DU |
2.67 miles |
|
Charterhouse
|
2.71 miles |
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George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX |
2.78 miles |
|
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1JY |
2.86 miles |
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Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1DR |
2.98 miles |
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Prior's Field School
Priors Field Road, Godalming, GU7 2RH |
3.27 miles |
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Godalming College
Tuesley Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RS |
3.43 miles |
|
Bramley Grange Academy
Grafham, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0LH |
3.45 miles |