Heather Ridge Infant School is a primary school in Camberley, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a community school 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.
Heather Ridge Infant School currently has around 168 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.4% boys and 44.6% girls. Around 6.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Martindale Avenue, Camberley, GU15 1AY |
| Website: | http://www.heather-ridge.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 0127624918 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Elliott-Hammond |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125017 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 168 |
| Number of Boys: | 93 |
| Number of Girls: | 75 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.50% | 110 |
| Indian | 7.70% | 13 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Ridge Infant School Martindale Avenue , Heatherside Estate GU15 1AY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Heath Infant School Prior Road , GU15 1DA | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscote Junior School Old Bisley Road , Frimley GU16 9RE | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscote Community Junior School Old Bisley Road , Frimley GU16 9RE | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 2,527 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 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood College Kingston Road , GU15 4AE | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portesbery School Newfoundland Road , GU16 6TA | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clewborough House Preparatory School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrow Hill School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.