Pond Meadow School, based in Guildford, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Pond Meadow School currently has around 154 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.1% boys and 29.9% girls. Around 39.6% 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 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.3%). other asian pupils make up about 12.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Larch Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1DR
Website: https://www.pond-meadow.surrey.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01483532239
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Surrey
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Emily Hayward
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141533

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 200
Number of Pupils: 154
Number of Boys: 108
Number of Girls: 46

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British64.30%99
Other Asian12.30%19
Bangladeshi4.50%7
Other White3.90%6
Other Mixed3.90%6
Pakistani2.60%4
Gypsy/Roma2.60%4
Other Black1.30%2
African1.30%2
Chinese0.60%1
Indian0.60%1
Irish0.60%1
White and Black African0.60%1
White and Black Caribbean0.60%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-12.4)
Writing: Well Below Average (-11.9)
Maths: Well Below Average (-11.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
12%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
107.1
Local authority average
107.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
105.8
Local authority average
105.9
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.37
Local authority average
0.30
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
30%
Local authority average
22%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
33%
Local authority average
25%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.0
Local authority average
40.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guildford Nursery School
Hazel Avenue , GU1 1NR
3out of 4 182 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Shepherds Hill Nursery School
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
- not rated 1,165 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dene Nursery School
York Road , GU1 4DU
- not rated 2,219 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stoke Hill Community Primary School
Hazel Avenue , Bellfields GU1 1NR
- not rated 182 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Northmead Junior School
Grange Road , GU2 9ZA
3out of 4 588 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Northmead Junior School
Grange Road , GU2 9ZA
- not rated 588 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Weyfield Primary School
School Close , Woking Road GU1 1QJ
- not rated 615 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Weyfield Primary Academy
School Close , Off Woking Road GU1 1QJ
3out of 4 615 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bellfields Middle School
Woking Road , GU1 1QJ
- not rated 619 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Reindorp CofE School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
- not rated 267 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
3out of 4 370 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Christ's College, Guildford
Larch Avenue , GU1 1JY
- not rated 370 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
3out of 4 2,327 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
George Abbot School
Woodruff Avenue , GU1 1XX
- not rated 2,327 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 1,554 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Surrey Maths School
Mary Road , GU1 4QU
- not rated 2,180 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Pond Meadow School
Larch Avenue , GU1 1DR
4out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Hope Service
Worplesdon Road , GU2 9RS
4out of 4 1,263 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wey Valley College
Southway , GU2 8AA
- not rated 1,869 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wey Valley College
Southway , GU2 8AA
4out of 4 1,869 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.