Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School, based in Guildford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School currently has around 107 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 13.1% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.3%). other white pupils make up about 15%
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: | Kingfisher Drive, Guildford, GU4 7EA |
| Website: | http://www.merrow.surrey.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01483561501 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louisa Dormer |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125160 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 107 |
| Number of Boys: | 57 |
| Number of Girls: | 50 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.30% | 56 |
| Other White | 15.00% | 16 |
| African | 7.50% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 5.60% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 4 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 4 |
| Chinese | 2.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School Kingfisher Drive , Merrow GU4 7EA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrow Junior School Sheeplands Avenue , Merrow GU1 2SG | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Horseshoe Lane West , Merrow GU1 2SX | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Lane , Merrow GU1 2TD | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfields Middle School Woking Road , GU1 1QJ | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Horseshoe Lane East , Merrow GU1 2TN | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Abbot School Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford College of Further and Higher Education Stoke Park , GU1 1EZ | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornchace School Grove Road , Merrow GU1 2HL | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Temple Court School Boxgrove Lane , GU1 2TE | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tormead School Cranley Road , GU1 2JD | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lanesborough School Maori Road , Guildford GU1 2EL | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Drayton House School 35 Austen Road , GU1 3NP | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.