Cross Farm Infant Academy, based in Camberley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cross Farm Infant Academy currently has around 80 pupils on roll, which is about 44% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.8% boys and 36.3% girls. Around 15.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70%). other white pupils make up about 12.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gresham Way, Camberley, GU16 6LZ |
| Website: | http://www.crossfarm.kite.academy |
| Telephone: | 01252835847 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Alison Stone |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142345 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 80 |
| Number of Boys: | 51 |
| Number of Girls: | 29 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.00% | 56 |
| Other White | 12.50% | 10 |
| African | 5.00% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Farm Infant Academy Gresham Way , Frimley Green GU16 6LZ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cross Farm Infant School Gresham Way , Frimley Green GU16 6LZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frimley CofE Junior School Frimley Green Road , Frimley GU16 6ND | - not rated | 531 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frimley CofE School Frimley Green Road , Frimley GU16 6ND | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Infant & Nursery Academy Sandringham Way , Paddock Hill Estate GU16 9YF | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Farm Community School Ballantyne Road , GU14 8SS | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| France Hill School Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough College of Technology Boundary Road , GU14 6SB | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Tyndale School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Croft School Ship Lane , GU14 8BX | - not rated | 895 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnborough Hill Farnborough Road , GU14 8AT | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Clewborough House Preparatory School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrow Hill School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.